Details
LOT 3109
Kingdom of Macedon, Demetrios I Poliorketes AR Tetradrachm. 291-290 BC. Pella mint.
Diademed and horned head to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Poseidon, nude, standing to left, right foot propped on rock, holding trident and resting on leg; monogram to outer left. Newell 82; SNG Copenhagen 1177-9 var. (monogram). Good Very Fine. Some surface marks, knock to edge 6/3h.(17.03gr, 27mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 57, 30 May 2019, lot 327.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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LOT 3109
Kingdom of Macedon, Demetrios I Poliorketes AR Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
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