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56713
Add to Cart Macedon, Roman Period
AR Tetradrachm, 16.95g. 33mm. 1st Meris, c.167-149 B.C. Head of Artemis to right in center of a Macedonian shield; bow and quiver on her shoulder. Rev. Club sourrounded by oak wreath. Fine style and toned on a large flan. Proveneance/Pedigree: about Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $3,000. |
56321
Add to Cart Macedon, Thessalonica, Philip I, 244-249 A.D.
AE 25, 10.12g. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip to right. Rev. Apollo leaning on snake entwined column to left; he holds bow in left hand; tripod and prize crown to left; Greek abbreviated inscription,"Pythi" in field referring to the Pythian games. SNG ANS 888. Remarkable quality. The Pythian games referenced here on the reverse originated at Delphi in honor of Apollo whose temple and oracle were located there. Other cities copied these games and referred to them on their coins. Provenance/Pedigree: See more detailed image Extremely Fine $750. |
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