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Kings of Macedon

Philip II of Macedon (359-336 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Amphipolis mint Lifetime issue

Weight 14.3 g.  Diameter: 25 mm

Obverse: Laureate bearded head of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Gtreat, as Zeus, right.  
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, Youth on horseback right, holding palm, thunderbolt below horse. SNG ANS 385ff.
SNG Alpha Bank 272.  A pleasing lifetime issue with a high-relief head in fine style. Cut on the reverse is
an ancient mint test mark and not an injury.

$520 SOLD