Lot no. 53
ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
Macedonia (Kingdom of), Philip III (323-317 BC). Gold statere in the name of Philip II ND (323-316 BC), Abydos.
Av. Laureate head of Apollo right, curly hair.
Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Bige of horses galloping right, led by charioteer. Below horses, (different) and horse's paw to exergue.
SNG ANS 303 - Thompson, drachm mints, series VII, 106; Gold - 8.61 g - 18.5 mm - 6 h
From the same coins and very close to Hirsch 34, 5 May 1914, no. 284.
NGC AU 5/5 3/5 Fine Style brushed (8585316-012).
With star (or aster), M° below the bige and horse's paw in exergue. In high relief, with minimal marks on the scrolls and high reliefs. Beautiful golden patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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