MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Kassander, Regent, 317-305 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (14.33 gms), Amphipolis Mint, ca. 316-311 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Test Cut. Le Rider-pl. 46, 18; SNG ANS-738-46. In the name and types of Philip II. Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right; Reverse: Youth, holding palm frond, riding horse right; Π below raised foreleg, aphlaston below horse. Rather brilliant and argent, this specimen features a bold strike with great detail remaining. The noted test cut--<em>common for the type</em>--occurs across front shoulder of the horse.
