MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Philip III, 323-317 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (14.25 gms), Amphipolis Mint, ca. 318-317 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Flan Flaw, Scratches.Le Rider-pl. 45, 15-6; SNG ANS-643-9. In the types of Philip II. Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right; Reverse: Youth, holding palm frond, riding horse right; monogram below horse, Λ below raised foreleg. An impressively centered and struck specimen, this example offers pale gray toning and delightful iridescence around the devices. Some minor scratches as noted are observed behind the youth, though these are rather easily overlooked.
