Lot 1832

Sale 59 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of Demetrios Poliorketes, (294-288 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.2 grams), Pella mint, c.289-8 B.C., obv. diademed and horned head of Demetrios to right, rev. Poseidon standing to left, holding trident, right foot on rock, to right **BASILEWS, to left **DHMHTRIOU, monogram in far left field, (cf.S.6765, Newell 143 same obverse die, cf.SNG Cop. 1179). Attractive dark tone, very fine and scarce.

Ex. Robert Harlick Collection, San Francisco, USA.

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,050