KINGS of PERGAMON. Eumenes II. 197-158 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 15.00 g, 12h). In the name of Philetairos. Pergamon mint. Struck circa 180-159 BC.Electronic Auction 518 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PERGAMON. Eumenes II. 197-158 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 15.00 g, 12h). In the name of Philetairos. Pergamon mint. Struck circa 180-159 BC. Laureate head of Philetairos right / Athena enthroned left, resting on shield to right, crowning dynastic name to left; transverse spear in background, filleted thyrsos to outer left, ΣΩ to inner left, bow to right. Westermark Group VII, V.CXLVIII/R3 var. and V.CXLIX/R1 var. (same issue, but different obv. die); SNG BN 1631. Lightly toned, rough and porous surfaces. VF. Rare. |