Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 133 21 Nov 2022
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Greek Coins. Kings of Pergamum. Philetairos, 282 – 263.
Tetradrachm circa 269/8-263, AR 16.96 g. Diademed head of Seleucus I r. Rev. ΦIΛETAIPOY Athena, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and long chiton, enthroned l., extending r. hand to hold shield decorated with gorgoneion to l., left arm cradling long sceptre and resting on throne back in the form of a small sphinx seated r.; in l. field, ivy leaf, in r. field, bow and in exergue, monogram. Newell 13. SC 309.4b.
Rare. A very elegant portrait of excellent Hellenistic style with a light iridescent tone.
Almost invisible marks, otherwise extremely fine
Ex The Bru sale 3, 2011, 42.
Tetradrachm circa 269/8-263, AR 16.96 g. Diademed head of Seleucus I r. Rev. ΦIΛETAIPOY Athena, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and long chiton, enthroned l., extending r. hand to hold shield decorated with gorgoneion to l., left arm cradling long sceptre and resting on throne back in the form of a small sphinx seated r.; in l. field, ivy leaf, in r. field, bow and in exergue, monogram. Newell 13. SC 309.4b.
Rare. A very elegant portrait of excellent Hellenistic style with a light iridescent tone.
Almost invisible marks, otherwise extremely fine
Ex The Bru sale 3, 2011, 42.