KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA. ANTIGONUS GONATAS, king 277-239 BC. Tetradrachm, Amphipolis, about 271-265. AR 17.13 g. In the centre of a Macedonian round shield, within double circular line, draped bust of horned Pan l., lagobolon at r. shoulder; all surrounded by seven stars and crescents. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANTIΓONOY Athena Alkidemos, wearing long peplos, crested helmet and aegis, standing l., throwing thunderbolt with her raised r. hand, protecting herself with a round shield in her l. hand, covered with the aegis; at feet, Macedonian helmet with crest, in field r., monogram. Ch. Boehringer, Chronologie
p. 99 and plate 25,19; Jameson Coll. I,225,1009 (this specimen). Mathisen, MN 26 117, table 16 and
pl. 22,38; SNG Oxford 3259 (same dies). Scarce. Nicely toned. Extremely fine
Provenance:
From an old Swiss Collection started in the 19th century
G. Duruflé, Paris collection
R. Jameson, Paris collection
Auction Rollin & Feuardent, Paris 9-11 May 1910, 345 (not illustrated, this specimen ?)
Price realized | 17'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'500 CHF |