Lot 1608
Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.59 g), Amphipolis mint, struck c. 340-328 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; in lower right field, crescent. Le Rider 87-106. Superb Extremely Fine.
Most all of the gold staters of Alexander the Great's father were struck at Pella. This seldom seen crescent symbol, used for the Amphipolis mint, is found on the reverse.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Realized $4,140 |
