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Ancients: Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AR tetradrachm,...
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Macedonian Kingdom. Philip II. 359-336 B.C. AR tetradrachm, (24 mm, 14.30 g, 3 h). Amphipolis, under Kassander, ca. 316-314 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus right / Youth on horseback right, crowning horse with palm; below, dolphin downward; below raised foreleg, monogram. Le Rider pl. 46, 19; Troxell grp. 9, 331-2; SNG ANS 749. Choice XF, lightly toned. A very nice specimen with great metal, perfect centering and sharp strike.The popularity of Philip II's Zeus and horseman types in Macedonia and elsewhere caused them to be produced after his death and even after that of his son, Alexander the Great. This tetradrachm was struck during the chaotic aftermath of Alexander's death when Kassander and the general Polyperchon fought over the Macedonian throne.
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2010 August Boston, MA Signature ANA World Coin Auction #3010 (go to Auction Home page)
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August, 2010
12th-16th
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