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KINGS OF PERGAMON. Eumenes I, 263-241 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29.5 mm, 17.03 g, 12 h), struck in the name of and with the portrait of Philetairos, founder of the kingdom, Pergamon, circa 255/50-241. Laureate head of Philetairos to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ Athena enthroned to left, crowning the royal name with a wreath held in her right hand, resting her left on her lap, and with her left elbow on a round shield by her side; in the outer left field, ivy leaf; in the inner left field, Α; in the field to right, bow. SNG France 1610. SNG von Aulock 1356. Westermark Group IV. Nicely toned with an impressive portrait of Philetairos. Bang on cheek, and traces of a removed mount on the edge, otherwise, good very fine.
From an American collection, and from that of W. M. Stoecklin, Winterthur, Switzerland, Obolos 8, 2 December 2017, 269, acquired by W. M. Stoecklin, prior to his passing in 1981.
From an American collection, and from that of W. M. Stoecklin, Winterthur, Switzerland, Obolos 8, 2 December 2017, 269, acquired by W. M. Stoecklin, prior to his passing in 1981.