KINGS of PERGAMON. Eumenes I. 263-241 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.96 g, 12h). In the name of Philetairos. Pergamon mint. Struck circa 255/50-241 BC. Head of Philetairos right, wearing laurel wreath / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena enthroned left, left elbow resting on shield to right, crowning dynastic name with wreath held in her extended right hand; transverse spear in background, ivy leaf to outer left, monogram to inner left, bow to right. Westermark Group IVA (unlisted dies); SNG BN 1610–6; SNG von Aulock 1356–7; SNG Copenhagen 335; Dewing 2208. Toned, with underlying luster. Superb EF. Of extremely high relief and the finest Hellenistic art.

From the M.J.W. Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 926402 (March 2013).