Lot 17
Kings of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.38 g), Amphipolis mint, struck c. 355-348 BC. Lifetime Issue. Laureate head of bearded Zeus right. Reverse: King with hand raised, on high-stepping horse left, he with chlamys and kausia, and the horse with bridle and ornate blanket; name above and around, at left, M and head of trident. Le Rider 27a (this coin); SNG ANS 462. A splendid example of what is one of the very early issues of the Amphipolis mint. The head of Zeus rendered with a dignified elegance; the artistry of the reverse very good, especially for this mint. Finely toned and rare. Obverse with faint evidence of overstriking, but undertype uncertain. NGC graded Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
It is this coin type that is believed to commemorate Philip II's victory at the Olympic Games.
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