Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Perseus, 179-168 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.39 gms), Pella or Amphipolis Mint, ca. 173-171 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-3.1, 1094; Mamroth-38. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; monogram above, to inner right, and between legs; all within oak wreath; below, plow right. An always popular type accounting to the wide flan, this lovely example is nicely struck and lightly lustrous. With some soft pastel toning on the surfaces, this piece has an added layer of attractivity. A touch of wear on the high elements, but nothing too obtrusive.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
HGC-3.1, 1094; Mamroth-38. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; monogram above, to inner right, and between legs; all within oak wreath; below, plow right. An always popular type accounting to the wide flan, this lovely example is nicely struck and lightly lustrous. With some soft pastel toning on the surfaces, this piece has an added layer of attractivity. A touch of wear on the high elements, but nothing too obtrusive.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000