Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Antigonos Gonatas (277-239): Tetradrachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 268-60, during the Chremonidean War

Obverse: Macedonian shield; the central boss decorated with a horned and draped bust of Pan left, lagobolon over shoulder

Reverse: βασιλεωσ αντιγονου: Athena Alkidemos striding left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding Aegis on raised left arm; crested Macedonian helmet to inner left, monogram [εμρ] to inner right

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.15g/9h

References: Panagopoulou Period 1, 34 [O12/R34]; SNG Evelpidis 1427; Ashmolean 3258-61 var. [monogram]

Condition: Almost extremely fine and well centred; grey tone with golden highlights £900-£1,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Prof. E.L. Jonas Collection, Glendining Auction, London, 18 January 1949, lot 120