Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Demetrius I Poliorcetes (306-283 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.10 gm, 4h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Pella, 294-293 BC. Nike standing left on prow of galley left, blowing trumpet in right hand, cradling stylis in left / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΒΑ-ΣΙΛΕΩ-Σ, nude Poseidon striding left, net draped over extended left arm, preparing to throw trident held in right hand; ΞΩ monogram in left field, dolphin left over eight pointed star in right field. Dewing 1196. Newell Demetrius, 68 and pl. VI, 18. Boldly struck from fresh dies creating flashy fresh surfaces and tremendous eye appeal. An impeccable example that will not disappoint even the most discriminating philhellene.
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Estimate: 5000-7000 USD