Lot 4318

Sale 45 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Paeonia, kingdom of Patraos, (c.340-315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (12.58 grams), obv. head of Apollo to r., with laureate, rev. horseman spearing fallen enemy, who holds spear and shield, (Paeonian Hoard 93, S.1520). Metal flaws on flan, with obverse off centre, otherwise very fine.

ex Sotheby auction, April 16, 1969 (lot 93 Paeonian hoard), ex Glendining's auction Dec. 7, 1983 (lot 19).