Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, 359-336

Macedonian Kings, Philip II, 359-336 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 14.42g. 24mm. Amphipolis mint, c.342-328 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus to right.  Rev. Nude jockey riding horse to right and carrying a palm branch; ship's prow below horse.   Fine style and lightly toned.

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good Very Fine $2,000.

Philip II, 359-336 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 14.30g. 23mm. Pella mint, struck under Philip III,  c.323-315 B.C.  Laureate head of Zeus to right.  Rev. Nude jockey riding horse to right and carrying palm branch; serpent and shield below.   LeRider 530.  Superb style; lovely toning with underlying iridescent luster. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 78: 2014, lot 235.    

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Mint State $6,500.