The New York Sale
Auction LI 12 Jan 2021
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Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus, 179-168 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (15.38g). Head of Perseus right with royal diadem and short beard. Reverse: BAΣΛENΣΠEPΣENΣ. Eagle with open wings and between legs monogram; all within oak wreath, below plough. Mamoth, 2IN 38 (1929), 20b; SNG Oxford 3277 (this obv. die). Wonderful portrait. Boldly struck in high relief. Pleasing antique tone that deepens in the recesses. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000
Ex Abou Taam Family Collection.