Kingdom of Macedon, Perseus AR Tetradrachm. Pella or Amphipolis, circa 173-171 BC. Reduced standard. Au-, mintmaster. Diademed head to right / Eagle, with wings spread, standing to right on thunderbolt, BAΣIΛEΩΣ across upper fields, ΠEP-ΣEΩΣ across lower fields, monogram above, AY monogram in right field, monogram between legs; all within oak wreath, plow to right below. Mamroth, Perseus, 25; SNG Alpha Bank 1132; HGC 3.1, 1094. 15.36g, 33mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; attractive light cabinet tone, an expressive portrait. Previously NGC graded Ch XF 4/5 - 3/5 (#4936316-020).
Acquired from Stack's Bowers Galleries.