EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Philip II of Macedon. 2nd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.24 g, 1h). Mint in the lower Danube region. VF.

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Lot: 1. Estimated: $ 150

Celtic, Silver

Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Philip II of Macedon. 2nd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.24 g, 1h). Mint in the lower Danube region. Celticized head of Zeus right; behind, oval shield / Nude youth, holding palm, on horseback right; below, Λ; to lower right, Λ. OTA 14/3 var. (no shield, controls); Lanz 353 var. (same); KMW –; CCCBM I 2 var. (no shield, with torch). Roughness, trace deposits. VF. Rare.

Each of the references cited have a horizontal shield and crescent types recorded behind Zeus’ head on the obverse, although not described. The vertical oval shield is not found in the plates in any of these references.

Closing Date and Time: 15 October 2025 at 10:00:00 ET.

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