Perseus, 178 – 168.
Tetradrachm, Pella or Amphipolis circa 174-173, AR 16.96 g. Diademed head r., slightly bearded. Rev. ΒΑΣΙ – ΛΕΩΣ / ΠΕΡ – ΣΕΩΣ Eagle standing r. on thunderbolt, with open wings. Above, monogram, in r. field, MI and below, Φ. All within wreath. SNG Copenhagen 1266. Mamroth 8. De Luca 101d (this coin).
A superb portrait of fine style struck in high relief. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex CNG 81, 2009, 374 and Triton XVI, 2013, 307 sales. From the RCM collection.