Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1

      Lot: 97

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      MACEDONIAN KINGDOM: Philip V. 220-179 BC. AR tetradrachm 
      (16.84 gm).

      MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Philip V (220-179 BC). Silver 
      tetradrachm (16.84 gm). Issued ca. 188/7-179 BC. 
      Macedonian shield ornamented with stars in double 
      crescents; in tondo, head of bearded Perseus left (with 
      features of Philip V), wearing winged Phrygian helmet 
      with griffin at peak, harpa over shoulder / BASILEWS 
      FILIPPOU above and below horizontal club, ZW monogram 
      above, DI monogram and MH monogram below, all in oak 
      wreath, tripod outside wreath to left. Mamroth, ZfN XL, 
      16. An exceptional example. Extremely fine 


      Estimated Value: $ 3,500 

...Sold for $4,000 USD [ approx 3040 EUR, 2120 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
    and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).