384, Lot: 173. Estimate $500. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PERGAMON. Attalos I. 241-197 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.85 g, 11h). Struck circa 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetairos right / Athena enthroned left, resting on shield to right, crowning dynastic name with wreath; spear in background, palm frond to outer left, monogram to inner left, bow to right. Westermark Group VIA (V.XCV/R.2[?]); SNG BN –; BMC 40. VF, a few light marks. Rare monogram.

From the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 306 (10 July 2013), lot 103.