Lot 35
Kings of Pergamon, Philetairos (282-263 BC) AR Tetradrachm, mint of Pergamon, struck c. 269/8-263 BC, 16.97g. Diademed head

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£7,800
Description
Kings of Pergamon, Philetairos (282-263 BC) AR Tetradrachm, mint of Pergamon, struck c. 269/8-263 BC, 16.97g. Diademed head of Seleukos I facing right. Rev. ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, holding spear and shield decorated with a Medusa head, throne decorated with ‘A’, vine leaf to left, bow to right. (Ingvaldsen, Philetaerus 8, dies VII/21; Newell, Pergamene 15, dies XVIII/39; SNG BN 1601; Pozzi 2249). Good Very Fine. A few marks. Superb portrait of excellent style. Ex. CNG Auction 111 (29/05/2019) lot #218.

