Lot no. 47
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.
Le Rider 184 - SNG ANS 177; Gold - 8.6 g - 17.5 mm - 6 h
Beautiful centred strike, and only the high reliefs are barely touched. Slight patina on the original lustre. Superb at Fleur de coin.
With the trident, this statere is sometimes considered as contemporary of 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.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Numismatics
About the sale