Lot 123
KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 15.30 g, 12h). Reduced standard. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 171-168 BC. Choice EF.
Sold
$4,750
Est.
$2,000
Starting Bid: $1,200
Live Auction
CNG Feature Auction 124
Live bidding began Sep 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM EDT
Description
KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 15.30 g, 12h). Reduced standard. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 171-168 BC. Diademed head right / Eagle, wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; MA monogram above, AY monogram to right, Φ between legs; all within oak wreath; below, plow left. De Luca, Tetradrachms 144–5 var. (O35/R– [unlisted rev. die]); Mamroth, Perseus 21b; HGC 3, 1091. Bright surfaces, slight die wear. Choice EF.

From the Libertas Collection, purchased from Numismatic Fine Arts (ticket included).


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session One, which will begin 19 September at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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