Lot 59: MACEDON, Roman Rule, First Meris, ca. 167-149 B.C. Amphipolis mint. AR Tetradrachm.

MACEDON, Roman Rule, First Meris, ca. 167-149 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.47 g, 32 mm). Diademed head of Artemis right with quiver over shoulder in the center of a Macedonian shield; shield decorated with stars within double crescents / MAKEDONWN PRWTHS - Club of Herakles within oak wreath, monograms above and below, thunderbolt to left. Amphipolis mint, SNG Cop 1314, AMNG III 176. Minted upon reopening the silver mines to fund the revolt against Adriatus.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 59
• Listing #: 220823
• Closed: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:43:30 PM CT
• Estimate: $250