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LOT 2669

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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Very Rare Left-Facing Issue

LOT 2669

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II AR Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

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