Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Perseus (179-168 BC). AR tetradrachm (30mm, 15.66 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Reduced standard, Pella or Amphipolis, ca. 179-168 BC. Diademed head of Perseus right / ΒΑΣΙ-ΛΕΩΣ / ΠΕP-ΣΕΩΣ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; ΘΕ monogram above, AY monogram to right, AN monogram between legs, all within oak wreath, plow right below. Mamroth 22. SNG Alpha Bank 1133. A bold portrait style with dramatic, luscious locks and a nicely centered reverse strike.
Ex John A. Seeger Collection (Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 76, 12 September 2007), lot 3033
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