A tetradrachm of Philip II with an exceptionally fine head of Zeus
Lot 794
KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 14.42 g, 6 h), Amphipolis, circa 356-355. Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Philip II on horseback to left, wearing kausia and raising his right hand in salute; below, thunderbolt; in exergue, ΔH. Le Rider - (D2/R-). SNG ANS 456 (same obverse die). Beautifully toned and of superb style, with an exceptionally fine head of Zeus. Scratches in the reverse field, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of an Australian ophthalmologist, Leu Web Auction 26, 8-13 July 2023, 564, ex Gorny & Mosch 224, 13 October 2014, 127 and Jacquier FPL 21, summer 1998, 36.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Hammer price:
1700 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
17 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 09-Dec-23, 18:36:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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