The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Demetrios Poliorketes (306-383): Tetradrachm struck at Amphipolis, c. 292-291

Obverse: head of Demetrios right, wearing royal diadem and with bull’s horns emerging from temple

Reverse: βασιλεωσ δημητριου: Poseidon Pelagaios seated left on rock, holding aphlaston and trident; three magisterial marks around [ατρ, η, κ]

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.26g/1h

References: Newell 106 [unlisted dies]; ANS 1967.152.204, same obv. die; Lockett 1522

Condition: Almost extremely fine and lightly toned £900-£1,200

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

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