EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Philip II of Macedon. Late 2nd-early 1st century BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.59 g, 10h). ‘Lockenkopf’ (Curly head) type. Mint in western Hungary/middle Burgenland. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 5. Estimated: $ 2 000

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Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Philip II of Macedon. Late 2nd-early 1st century BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.59 g, 10h). ‘Lockenkopf’ (Curly head) type. Mint in western Hungary/middle Burgenland. Head of male (Apollo?) left / Rider, showing only his torso, on horse walking left; torque-like ground line below. OTA –; KMW –; Lanz –; CCCBM –; Flesche 531; Triton XXI, lot 549 (same dies). EF. Rare.

Ex Gorny & Mosch 185 (8 March 2010), lot 2.

This type is clearly related to the Reiterstumpf/Kroisbach type by virtue of the close similarity of their reverse types, as well as the overall style and characteristics of their flans. The obverse type has a stylistic affinity with the left-facing male heads on the Apollokopf/Leierblume type, particularly in the details of the face and jaw line (cf. Göbl, OTA 396-398). Both the Reiterstumpf and Apollokopf types are attributed to the same general region and time frame, so a new type combining elements of both is not unexpected.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 133 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 15-16 September 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session One – Lot 1-308 will be held Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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