Kings of Macedon, Philip II Tetradrachm

Here are mine.

Philip II, Ar Tetradrachm
Obv:– Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev:– FILIPPOU, naked youth on horse pacing right on horseback holding palm, stalk of grain under belly, P below foreleg
Minted in Amphipolis mint.
Reference:– SNG ANS 667 - 680
Test cut on reverse.
14.114g, 24.3mm, 0o



Philip II, Ar Tetradrachm
Obv:– Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev:– FILIP-POU, king riding left, wearing kausia and chlamys, raising right hand in salute, erased protome of pegasos below, bow under right foreleg
Minted in Amphipolis mint. 355 - 348 BC
Reference:– Le Rider 164 (D75/R135)
There is a flaw on the reverse running through the body of the rider

 

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Nice => wow, those are very sweet examples, Martin ...

=> you have a fantastic coin-eye

 

Huh ... I always give my sweet baby a bonus-point for being the only example with FILIPPOU in one sweet line, rather than bustin' it up and having the usual FILIP-POU

Yah, but obviously I love my example like a Momma bear loves its lil' cub, Smokey!!





=> yup, long-live my steroid-abusive horse and rider!! (pump it up!!)

 

Hey Martin, how about sending one of those beauties to Steve and the other to me?

 

=> it seems fair

 

Considering the location of the flaw, I wonder if someone tried to fill in the test cut??? Very, very many of these are test cut and many people dislike this to the point they might 'fix' it.

 

Hello.How much money could I get for this coin?

 

Its weight in silver (if it's made of silver.) It is a contemporary forgery.

 

Are you 100% sure? Anyway thanks for the reply

 

There is what looks like a casting seam all around the edge.

 

About 99%. I've been looking for a die match; still not able to find one. The fabric, surface, toning, and overall design throw out alerts for me. Do you have a picture of the edge and maybe a weight? I can't speak for the rest of the forum members, but i know most wouldn't consider it.

 

Here is a matching example from a fakes databse...



A modern fake I am afraid.

 

Ok thanks, I value your opinion guys. In couple days I'll post few more coins,to ask you are they original. Friend of mine found them among her deceased father belongings.

 

can't wait

welcome, Zeljko

 

Same here...I'm looking forward to what you may have...

 

Hi guys can you please tell me if this coins are original? And if they are, how much are they worth? Thank you

 

And one more

 

Unfortunately, Zeljko, they all appear to be fakes.

 

Ditto