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LOT 3434

Macedon under Roman Rule, First Meris AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 156-2nd half of 2nd century BC. Amphipolis mint.

Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over shoulder, on the boss of a Macedonian shield / Club; monogram of ΒΥΔΡ and MAKEΔONΩN above, ΠPΩTHΣ and monograms of KT and MET below; all within oak wreath, thunderbolt to left. Cf. Prokopov, Silver, Group II.A, 258 (slightly differing lower monograms); HGC 3, 1103. Good Very Fine.(16.67gr, 31mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3434

Macedon under Roman Rule, First Meris AR Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

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