Lot 90: Macedonian Kingdom. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 B.C. AR drachm. Abydos.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 23 (Auction 329)

Description

Macedonian Kingdom. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 B.C. AR drachm (18 mm, 12 h). Abydos. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, monogram above pentagram; below throne, swan (or coiled serpent) right. Cf. Price P28 (stater); ADM II 175 (same dies). NGC Ch VF.

The symbol below the throne on the reverse of this Philip III drachm is noted in ADM to be a coiled serpent. Close inspection, though, seems to show a swan.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 90
Listing #: 193802
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 4:29:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $155
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Description

The symbol below the throne on the reverse of this Philip III drachm is noted in ADM to be a coiled serpent. Close inspection, though, seems to show a swan.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 90
Listing #: 193802
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 4:29:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100