Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm

Item Reference: C201005032 Sold Share
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Amphipolis, c. 315-294 BC, posthumous issue struck under Kassander or Antipater. Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus facing right. Reverse:…
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Description

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Amphipolis, c. 315-294 BC, posthumous issue struck under Kassander or Antipater.

Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus facing right.
Reverse: ΦIΛIΠΠOY, youth on horseback right, holding palm, monogram below horse, Λ above torch below foreleg.

(Le Rider pl. 47, 6 (same dies)).

Extremely Fine. Cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.

13.78g.

Ex. Rauch Auction 85, (26/11/2009), lot #163;
Ex. Rauch Auction 76, (17/10/2005), lot #257.

Specification

Period 359 - 336 BC
Date c. 315-294 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Philip II

Country

Thrace and Macedonia

Coin House

Kings of Macedon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Amphipolis

References (Le Rider pl. 47, 6 (same dies))
Weight 13.78 g

Provenance

Ex. Rauch Auction 85, (26/11/2009), lot #163;
Ex. Rauch Auction 76, (17/10/2005), lot #257.

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