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1729
Macedonia, under Roman rule. First Meris. Silver Tetr-
adrachm (16.88 g), ca. 167-148 BC
. Amphipolis. Macedo-
nian shield with central boss depicting diademed and draped
bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver at shoulder.
Reverse:
ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΗΣ
, club; above, N; below, HP monogram;
all within oak-wreath; to left, thunderbolt. AMNG III/1 166; cf.
SNG Ashmolean 3300 (controls reversed). Lightly toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 600
Private purchase from Tom Cederlind
.
Enlargement
1730
Macedonia, Neapolis. Silver Hemidrachm (1.68 g), ca. 424-350 BC
. Facing gorgoneion.
Reverse:
[N-E]-O-
Π
, Facing gorgoneion /
Head of nymph right. SNG ANS 430. SNG ANS 430. A nice sharp example and toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value .....................................................................................................................................................................$400 - 500
Private purchase from Tom Cederlind
.
S
PLENDID
L
IFETIME
I
SSUE
P
HILIP
II G
OLD
S
TATER
359-336 BC
Enlargement
1731
Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. Gold Stater (8.52 g), 359-336 BC
. Amphipolis, ca. 340-336 BC.
Lifetime issue.
Laureate head of
Apollo right.
Reverse:
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
in exergue, charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping biga right; below horse' s forelegs, tri-
dent. Le Rider 176 (D81/R137); SNG ANS 265-269. A few scatter marks in the right obverse fields. Beautiful style. Well centered with nice
margins.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $3,500 - 4,000
Private purchase from Tom Cederlind
.