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LOT 2905
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II AR Tetradrachm. 359-336 BC.
Pella mint; struck circa 323-315 BC. Posthumous Issue. Laureate head of Zeus to left / ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY, horseman riding to right, holding palm branch and bridle; beneath horse's foreleg, Θ. SNG ANS 430; SNG Alpha Bank 275; Le Rider 439. Near Very Fine. Very rare left-facing issue.(13.75gr, 25mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Private collection of a North London lady before 2000.
Property of a London gentleman.
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LOT 2905
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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