KINGS of MACEDON. Philip V. 221-179 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.70 g, 12h). Attic standard. Pella or Amphipolis mint; Zoilos, mintmaster. Struck circa 184-179 BC.CNG Feature Auction 115 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip V. 221-179 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.70 g, 12h). Attic standard. Pella or Amphipolis mint; Zoilos, mintmaster. Struck circa 184-179 BC. Head of the hero Perseus left, wearing winged helmet surmounted by griffin’s head; harpa in background; all in the center of a Macedonian shield / Club; ZΩ (mintmaster’s) monogram and BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, ΦIΛIΠΠOY below, monograms to lower left and right; all within oak wreath tying to left; tripod to outer left. Mamroth, Philip 16; HGC 3, 1058. Attractively toned. VF. |