ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Macedonia (kingdom of), Philip II (359-336 BC). Gold statere in the name of Philip II ND (323-315 BC), Amphipolis or Pella. Av. Apollo's laurelled head right, curly hair. Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Bige of horses galloping right, led by an charioteer. Below the horses, a trident. Rider Pella III A or Amphipolis II - SNG ANS 177; Gold - 8.61 g - 18 mm - 4 h From a UBS 41 sale, 2017, No. 20. NGC Ch XF 5/5 4/5 (8231593-003). Of high relief, with a youthful portrait of beautiful style, almost feminine, the hair in fine locks ending on the top of the skull, and the wheel of the chariot with oblique hubs. Pleasant golden patina. Superb. With the trident, this statere is sometimes considered to be contemporary with Philip II or sometimes given to his successors under Alexander III, Antipater (regent from 334 to 319), Polyperchon (regent from 317 to 310) or Cassander. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.