Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 206. Closing Date: Jun 08, 2005. 
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). Very rare. ($750)

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

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 of peace.

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$1000, $1150, €810, £550, C$1250, A$1300, on June 8, 2005.

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