King of Bithynia, Prusias I 238 (?) – 183 Tetradrachm 238-183, AR 16.29 g. Diademed head r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ Zeus Stratius standing l., holding wreath over royal name and sceptre; in inner l. field, thunderbolt / ME ligate / monogram. Recueil Général 9b. Jameson 1387. SNG von Aulock 6878.
A spectacular Hellenistic portrait of excellent style struck in high relief.
Wonderful iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 240, 2016, 208.
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