Macedon, Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm, Pella initial mark leopard

initial mark leopard

Toned in mint state

beaded circle and Latin legend surrounding

+DnS** AIVTO** Z** PTECIO** Me** Z** IIPO** SPAVIT** COR** mEVm** B

citing the heir Abu'l-Qasim as son of the commander of the faithful

Macedon, Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm, Pella initial mark leopardKingdom 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.