Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Macedon, Neapolis, ex: Sotheby 1914
AR Drachm, 3.76g. 15.5mm. c.375-350 B.C. Gorgon. Rev. Laureate head of nymph to right. SNG ANS 429. Kunstfreunde 192. Fine style and lovely toning. This larger denomination is much rarer than the more commonly seen hemidrachm.
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: L. D. Schlessinger Y. Guzman collection, Sotheby's, London, Auction July 20, 1914, lot 79 and illustrated on plate IV(purchased by Feuardent of Paris for £4/10.)
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