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Ancient Greek Coins Kingdom of Macedon

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Estimated price 4,000 CHF
Result 3,500 CHF

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Description

Stater. circa 323-317 BC, Pella. 8.61 g. 19.10 mm. 3h
Obv. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath.
Rev. ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving biga right; bee below.
Le Rider Group IIIA, 546 (D197/R394); SNG ANS 183(same dies); SNG Ashmolean 2455 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 566 (same obverse die).
Rare. A lovely specimen with a beautiful portrait in fine style. A few minor marks and an insignificant edge mark, otherwise good EF.
Ex. Chaponnière & Firmenich Auction 18, 2024, Lot 6.

Struck under Antipater or Polyperchon in the types of Philip II.