PON MAX -T R P COS V
date at bottom without stops either side
Latin legend with linear and beaded border surrounding both sides
Bentley 964
hand of Benediction with swirling cuff
Macedon, Philip II, Gold Stater, Magnesia ad Maeandrum PON MAX -T R PKingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359 336 B. C.), Gold Stater. Mint of Magnesia ad Maeandrum, posthumous issue, struck c. 323 316 B. C. Laureate head of Apollo facing right, rev. IIOY, charioteer, holing a kentron and reins, driving a fast biga right, a bee below, a spearhead in exergue, 8. 53g., 12h (Le Rider, pl. 90, 15; SNG ANS 310 11 (this obverse die)). A few light marks on obverse, attractive style, extremely fine.