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Auction 54  11 Jan 2022
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Lot 20

Estimate: 2000 USD
Price realized: 4200 USD
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Macedonian Kingdom. Philip V. Silver Tetradrachm (16.72 g), 221-179 BC. Pella or Amphipolis, ca. 220-211 BC. Diademed head of Philip V right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY, Athena Alkidemos, seen from behind, advancing left, holding forth shield decorated with star and preparing to cast thunderbolt; to inner right, EP monogram. Cf. Mamroth 1 (a second control to left); Boehringer pl. 7, 9 (same obv. die). Very Rare - lacking the secondary monogram. Toned. Some scattered marks, none serious, and probably cleaned at one time. Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
According to Morkholm, p. 135: This small issue of the finest contemporary style comprises only three obverse dies. This is either an accession issue or is associated with the Social War of 220-217 BC between Macedonia and the Aetolian League.
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex CNG 49 (17 March 1999), 235.
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