The Tom May Collection - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3403 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $550
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,300
MYSIA, Pergamon, Kingdom of, Eumenes I, (263-241 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.73 grams), Pergamon mint, obv. head of Philetairos to right, laureate, dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting shield with ivy leaf under arm, A on throne, bow and **FILETAIPOU* to right, (cf.S.7217, ACNAC Dewing 2207, SNG Von Aulock 1354). Attractively toned, flan chip, otherwise good very fine, struck in high relief with a portrait full of character, rare.
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