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Details
LOT 2930
Kingdom of Pergamon, Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm. 263-241 BC.
Pergamon mint; struck circa 255/0-241 BC. In the name of Philetairos. Laureate head of Philetairos to right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena enthroned to left, supporting shield with her right hand and resting her left elbow on small statue of sphinx; transverse spear rests at her side, ivy leaf above her knee; pellet-in-A monogram on throne, bow on outer right. SNG BnF 1608; De Luynes 2503; Bement 1390; Jameson 1449. Good Extremely Fine. A bold portrait, struck in high relief.(16.99gr, 28mm, 1h).
Provenance
From a Swiss private collection, before 2005.
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LOT 2930
Kingdom of Pergamon, Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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