Lot 1829

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), gold stater, (8.43 g), Pella II Mint, issued c.340-328 B.C., 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, horizontal thunderbolt below horses, in exergue **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6663, Le Rider Group II cf.Pl.56, SNG ANS 130-137), Well centred, of fine style, good extremely fine and very scarce.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 119, lot 4523.

Estimate
$7,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$4,600