+DnS** AIVTO** Z** PTECIO** Me** Z** IIPO** SPAVIT** COR** mEVm** B
initial mark leopard
beaded circle and Latin legend surrounding
SNG von Aulock 2356)
Hazard 678)
Macedon, Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm, Pella +DnS** AIVTO** Z** PTECIO** Me**Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359 336 B. C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Mint of Pella, lifetime issue, struck c. 342 336 B. C. Bearded head of Zeus facing right, wearing a laurel wreath, rev. II OY, naked youth on horseback right, holding a palm and the reins, a thunderbolt below, N in exergue, 14. 46g., 1h (Le Rider 232 (D116 R187); SNG ANS 384 95). Superb old cabinet tone and of fine style, nearly extremely fine, most attractive.