Macedon, Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm, Pella Some light die-rust on obverse

Some light die-rust on obverse

initial mark leopard

SNG von Aulock 2356)

Toned in mint state

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Macedon, Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm, Pella Some light die-rust on obverseKingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359 336 B. C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Mint of Pella, lifetime issue, struck c. 342 336 B. C. Bearded head of Zeus facing right, wearing a laurel wreath, rev. II OY, naked youth on horseback right, holding a palm and the reins, a thunderbolt below, N in exergue, 14. 46g., 1h (Le Rider 232 (D116 R187); SNG ANS 384 95). Superb old cabinet tone and of fine style, nearly extremely fine, most attractive.