Beschreibung

Tetradrachm. circa 174-173 BC, Pella or Amphipolis. 32.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Diademed head of Perseus right.
Rev. ΒΑΣΙ – ΛΕΩΣ / ΠΕΡ – ΣΕΩΣ. Eagle, wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; ZΩ (mintmaster's) monogram above, ZΩ monogram to right, ΛΩ monogram between legs; all within oak wreath; star below.
Mamroth, Perseus 14; HGC 3, 1091; De Luca 32a (this coin illustrated).
A lovely example with a nice portrait and an attractive light iridescent tone, minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex Oslo Myntgalleri Auction 21, 2020, Lot 116. Ex Elsen Auction 93, 15 September 2007, lot 677. Ex CNG Electronic Auction 412, 17 January 2018, Lot 111. Ex NAC Auction 150, 2 September 2024, Lot 605 (From a Scandinavian private collection).

This piece was struck under the mintmaster Zoilos, whose monogram the piece bears on the reverse.