Lot 1823

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kings of, time of Philip II - Alexander III, (340/36-328 B.C.), gold stater, (8.59 g), Amphipolis Mint, in the name and types of Philip II, obv. head of Apollo to right with laureate wreath, rev. galloping biga to right driven by charioteer holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, astragalos below, in exergue **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6663, Le Rider 28 [D12/R22], SNG ANS 245 (same dies). Some mint bloom, attractive portrait, good very fine or better and very scarce.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 389, lot 82. From the L. Shea Collection.

Estimate
$5,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$5,500