| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 116 | Auction date: 18 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 111 Price realized: 30 GBP (Approx. 38 USD / 35 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Macedon, Philippi (as Thasian Epeiros, Krenides) Æ 11mm. Circa 360-356 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Club and bow; ΘΑΣΙΟΝ above, HΠEIPO below. Bellinger, Philippi -; Le Rider, Thasiennes 30; HGC 3.1, 627; for undertype: Bellinger, Philippi 2; Le Rider, Thasiennes 29; AMNG II/2, 1; SNG ANS 646; HGC 3.1, 626. 1.36g, 11mm, 1h. Very Fine. Very Rare. Originally a Thasian foundation, the town of Daton alternated between Athenian control for most of the fifth century, a brief period of local autonomy in the first half of the fourth century, and once more came under the control on Thasos in circa 360 BC when the local mines were recaptured with Athenian backing and the town was refounded with the new name of Krenides. Shortly thereafter however, in 356 Krenides was threatened by Thracians, and the citizens appealed to the rising power in the area, Philip of Macedon. Philip had conquered Amphipolis the year before and he now took Krenides. The city was strengthened greatly with new fortifications, enlarged with new colonists, and was renamed Philippi in honour of the king. Estimate: 50 GBP |  |
