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Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 206. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. MACEDON, Roman Protectorate. Circa 148-147 
BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.78 gm, 3h). Amphipolis 
mint. BID Estimate $750  

MACEDON, Roman Protectorate. Circa 148-147 BC. AR 
Tetradrachm (16.78 gm, 3h). Amphipolis mint. 
Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and 
quiver over shoulder, in the center of a 
Macedonian shield / Club; above, hand right, 
holding olive branch; all within oak wreath, 
[thunderbolt to left]. MacKay, Macedonian 13 
(O3/R12); SNG Copenhagen 1317; Boston MFA 733 
(same dies). VF, dark iridescent toning, small 
area of roughness before face. Very rare. ($750)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Stack's 
(13-15 September 1974), lot 773.

This type was probably issued immediately 
following the suppression of Philip VI Andriskos' 
revolt. As the Romans did not think the Macedonian 
people had supported Andriskos, they sent a peace 
embassy, instead of an army of occupation, after 
his defeat. The Latin legend LEG refers to 
legatio, an embassy, and the hand holding the 
olive branch an offer of peace.


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High bid of $1000, $1150 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €810, £550, C$1250, A$1300, on June 8, 2005.

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