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KINGS OF PERGAMON. Eumenes I, 263-241 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.79 g, 12 h), in the name and with the portrait of Philetairos, founder of the kingdom, circa 255/50-241. Laureate head of Philetairos to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ Athena enthroned to left, crowning the royal name with a wreath in her right hand, resting her left hand on her lap, and her left elbow on a round shield; outer left, bunch of grapes; inner left, Α; in field to right, bow. SNG Paris 1617 (this obverse die). SNG von Aulock 1358. Westermark Group IVB, obverse die V.LXXXI. Toned. Some scuffs, otherwise, very fine.