As common as any of my other Tets, but man do I have a thing for large Greeks. This is 1 of 5 I've purchased in the last month. I especially like the relief and centering on the obverse. The reverse, not so much. I tried a new photo arrangement and used a different technique with my Samsung Galaxy Note 4; let me know what you think. (I didn't reduce pixel count, so you may enjoy the coin in all its full screen glory.) Philip III AR Tetradrachm. ca 323-317 BC, Babylon Mint. Head of Herakles right / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle on extended arm and sceptre, M before, B below throne. I looked for threads containing or about Philip III, but couldn't find any. What's that about? I know you guys have to have some. Post em.
Very slick new addition, iamtiberius ... oh, and I love the photo!! (very cool) Yah, I only have this ol' counter-marked example (it was sent to David Sear's ranch for a sleep-over) Lycia, Phaselian Silver Coinage (Revision of Alex III of Macedon TET) Mint: Phaselis 205/204 BC (year “14”) Diameter: 32.5 mm Weight: 15.52 grams Obverse: head of young Heracles right, clad in lion’s skin which knotted at neck Reverse: [ΑΛ]ΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind Zeus seated left, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting on scepter held in left, ΙΔ (=14) above Φ (= Phaselis) below Zeus’ right arm (Seleucid anchor countermark in left field) Reference: Identification and Certification by David R. Sear Services Other: F and of historical interest
I like the coin Steve; definitely has a unique fabric. I would have had it checked out as well. I'm glad David concurred.