Lot 22
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip V. Silver Tetradrachm (16.76 g), 221-179 BC. Pella or Amphipolis, ca. 188/7-184 BC. Ar…, mintmaster. Head of the hero Perseus left, wearing winged helmet surmounted by griffin's head; behind neck, harpa; all in the central boss of a Macedonian shield with seven double crescents containing stars around. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY, club right; above, AP monogram; below, ΣΩ and ΠO monograms; all within oak wreath tied at left; to outer left, caduceus. Mamroth 4; SNG Lockett 1529 (same obv. die). Rare. Lightly toned. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex Kovacs Sale (12/95) XII, lot 39.
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