Jump to content

Philip tetradrachm (Obv)

tunaonrye0

By tunaonrye0

 Share
Kings of Macedonia, Philip II, Tetradrachm, Pella, circa 340 BC, AR 14.44 gm. Laureate head of Zeus r. SNG ANS 379. Le Rider 199. A portrait of exquisite style, the work of a talented engraver. Old cabinet tone and good extremely fine Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 100; May 2017 The New York sale XXVII, January 2012, Prospero, 296. Previously purchased from A. H. Baldwin 11 May 1985.

From the album:

Greek

· 24 images
  • 24 images
  • 0 comments
  • 61 image comments

Photo Information

View photo EXIF information
 Share

Recommended Comments

tunaonrye0

Thanks, Paul, though it's actually Zeus on the obverse. It's quite a portrait! I was the underbidder for this coin in the Prospero sale, and got another chance now with the NAC sale.

 

Jim

Link to comment
paul1888
My mistake. Happens when I type too fast. Do you continually buy and sell your coins to increase the quality? I have frequently thought about selling my collection to upgrade it.
Link to comment
tunaonrye0

Well, I usually sell a couple of coins every year or two to help fund new buys. I look at my collection like a totem pole, and once in a while I sell a coin from the lower portion of the totem pole to help buy a new coin that would be further up the pole.

 

Jim

Link to comment
paul1888
Great idea. However, the bottom of your totem pole looks awfully nice. It must be hard to part with some of them. When you sell some let me know and maybe I can buy one from you.
Link to comment

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...