Lot 3530

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Philip V, (221-179 B.C), silver didrachm, Pella or Amphipolis mint, (8.41 g) issued c.200-179 B.C., obv. Diademed head to right, rev. club to right, **BASILEWS FILIPPOU* above and below, monogram in upper field and **DI* and **SI* monogram to right in lower field; all within oak wreath; trident to outer left, (S.6792, Boston MFA 718; Mamroth, Philip, 22; HGC 3.1, 1059). Slight uneven patination on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.

Ex Freeman & Sear, December 3, 1999 as a private purchase.

Estimate
$3,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,900

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