Philip II, 359 – 336 and posthumous issues Stater, Colophon circa 322, AV 8.64 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Prancing biga r., driven by charioteer holding kentron and reins; below horses, tripod. Thompson, Posthumous Philip II staters of Asia Minor, in Studia Oblata 12. Jameson 978 = Gillet 785 (this obverse die). Le Rider pl. 90, 16.
An impressive portrait struck in high relief. An almost invisible mark
on horse's body, minor edge nick at ten o'clock on reverse,
otherwise virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Graded MS Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5 Fine Style, edge cut, NGC certification number 6159319-003.
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