Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles > Auction 146Auction date: 28 July 2025
Lot number: 683

Price realized: 4,000 USD   (Approx. 3,437 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Macedonian Kingdom. Phillip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.57g). Struck at Pella, ca 340/328 BC. Apollo wearing laurel wreath facing r. Reverse: ΦIAIΠΠOY, Biga driving right, trident underneath. Hoover 846; Le Rider (O 129/R 200). Well struck and problem free, lightly toned. Enough mint luster remains as to be suggestive of a full EF grade. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP
This reverse refers to an Olympic Games victory won by Philip in 356 BC (see Plutarch, Alex. 3.9).
Ex The America Collection; Ex Stacks May 3-5, 1984 Auction, lot 950.