Kingdom of Macedon, Perseus, Silver Tetradrachm
Kingdom of Macedon, Perseus (179-168 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Pella or Amphipolis, struck c.173-171 B.C. Diademed head facing right, rev. BAΣI-ΛEΩΣ / ΠEP-ΣEΩΣ, eagle standing right on a thunderbolt, its wings spread, monograms above, on right and below; all within an oak-wreath, a plough below, 15.50g, 12h (Mamroth, ZfN 1928, 20b; SNG Ashmolean 3277). Iridescent toning, of good style and well-struck in high relief, extremely fine.
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Kingdom of Macedon, Perseus (179-168 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Pella or Amphipolis, struck c.173-171 B.C. Diademed head facing right, rev. BAΣI-ΛEΩΣ / ΠEP-ΣEΩΣ, eagle standing right on a thunderbolt, its wings spread, monograms above, on right and below; all within an oak-wreath, a plough below, 15.50g, 12h (Mamroth, ZfN 1928, 20b; SNG Ashmolean 3277). Iridescent toning, of good style and well-struck in high relief, extremely fine.
