Lot 1833

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 111var, D-/R46 [unlisted obverse die]). Struck slightly off centre on obverse, very fine and rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 412, lot 77. Previously Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction (6 August 2014), lot 8.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Passed in