Lot 1832

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), gold eighth stater, (1.07 g), Pella Mint, period II, issued c.340/336-328 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, clad in lion's skin, dotted border, rev. trident, with legend either side **FILI PPOU*. (S.6674, Le Rider 108, D71/R45 [unlisted obverse die]). A few light scratches, very fine and rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 458, lot 29.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Passed in