MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Time of Antigonos II Gonatas to Demetrios II Aitolikos, 246/5-229 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.14 gms), Amphipolis or Pella Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-3.1, 1051 (Antigonos III Doson). Obverse: Head of Poseidon right, wearing wreath of marine plants; Reverse: Apollo seated left on prow, testing bow; monogram below. This type has uncertain origin, with it previously being ascribed to the reign of Antigonos III, the style makes it more probable that it was originally struck during the reign of Antigonos II and carried through the reigns Demetrios II and Antigonos III. This supremely attractive instance of the type is strongly struck and centered on a large flan. Some light roughness is noted underneath the golden tone, but nothing to detract from this beautiful type.
