REPRODUCTIONS, KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos II Gonatas. 277/6-239 BC. Electrotype "AR Amphipolis mint Tetradrachm" (31mm, 25.48 g, 3h). From dies by Carl Wilhelm Becker (1772-1837). Horned head of Pan left, pellets over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield / Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield decorated with aegis, preparing to cast thunderbolt; crested Macedonian helmet to inner left, monogram to inner right. Cf. Hill, Becker 50. Iridescent toning, deposits in devices, cleaning marks. VF.
From the Dr. Stephen J. Antonello Collection, purchased from Elwood Rafn 7 November 2008.