Aigai (BC 160-150) Tetradrachm

ca 151-Â143 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 17.50g, 12h). Stephanophoric type. Wreathed head of Apollo Smintheos right, bow and quiver over shoulder / Zeus standing left, holding eagle and scepter; monogram to left; all within oak wreath. Good VF, attractive cabinet tone, minor die wear. Very rare. Ex New York Sale IX (1/2005), lot 95.

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City/Mint name:	Aigai
References:	SNG Ashmolean 1252; SNG von Aulock 1595; SNG Copenhagen 6
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 99 (5/2015), lot 200 [$2,750 + comm.]
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