Greek Coins
Kings of Macedonia. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm, Pella, circa 354-348 BC, AR 14.51 g.
Description
Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠ – ΠΟΥ ??Horseman galloping l., wearing causia and raising r. hand; below in the field, spearhead and star below horse's raised foreleg.
References
Le Rider 103 (these dies)
SNG ANS 357
Condition
A wonderful portrait of fine style and a lovely old cabinet tone. Struck on a narrow flan, otherwise extremely fine
Provenance
Hess-Divo sale 321, 2012, 90