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Kings of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. AR Tetra

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Kings of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. AR Tetra
<Our item number 115676><B>Kings of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm &#40;14.38 g&#41;, Amphipolis mint, struck c. 355-348 BC.</B> Lifetime Issue. Laureate head of bearded Zeus right. <I>Reverse</I>: King with hand raised, on high-stepping horse left, he with chlamys and kausia, and the horse with bridle and ornate blanket; name above and around, at left, M and head of trident. Le Rider 27a &#40;<I>this coin</I>&#41;; SNG ANS 462. A splendid example of what is one of the very early issues of the Amphipolis mint. The head of Zeus rendered with a dignified elegance; the artistry of the reverse very good, especially for this mint. Finely toned and rare. Obverse with faint evidence of overstriking, but undertype uncertain. <B>NGC graded Extremely Fine.</B> <BR>Estimated Value &#36;3,000 - 3,500. <I><BR>It is this coin type that is believed to commemorate Philip II&#39;s victory at the Olympic Games.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 115676<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/47jpegs/115676.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/47jpegs/115676N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>