Lot 149
Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.13 g) minted at Amphipolis, c. 356-348 BC. Laureate head right of Zeus. Reverse: Philip, wearing kausia, riding horse pacing left, his right hand raised; in lower left field, bow. Le Rider 155 (this obverse die). Perfectly centered on an ideally shaped flan for types. Untoned. About Extremely Fine; slight reverse porosity. Estimated Value $700 - UP
This early, lifetime issue commemorates Philip's successes at the Olympic Games, probably in 356 BC.
Collecting Ancient Greek Coins (P. Rynearson) p. 134, 6d (this coin pictured)
Goldberg's Auction 59, lot 2066
The Peh Family Collection.
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