MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Perseus, 179-168 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.64 gms), Pella or Amphipolis Mint, ca. 174-173 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Bend.
HGC-3.1, 1091; SNG Cop-1266. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Eagle, with wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; monogram above, to right, and between legs; all within oak wreath; below, plow right. Some minor roughness to the surfaces is noted, along with the wavy flan and some deposits on the reverse, but nevertheless a charming example with a solid portrait.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Coin Galleries (6/1974) Lot # 197.
Estimate: $400 - $600