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Great CELTS Danube Region, AR Silver Tetradrachm Imitating Philip II, NGC Graded
Great CELTS Danube Region, AR Silver Tetradrachm Imitating Philip II, NGC Graded
Great CELTS Danube Region, AR Silver Tetradrachm Imitating Philip II, NGC Graded

Great CELTS Danube Region, AR Silver Tetradrachm Imitating Philip II, NGC Graded

$ 421.87

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Certification: NGC
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Great condition. NGC Graded: CH F
  • Return policy details: Original shipping is not refunded if item is returned.
  • Grade: F 15
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Certification Number: 4281978-002

    Description

    You are looking at a Great Silver Tetradrachm Imitating Philip II from the CELTS of the Danube Region (Eastern Europe)
    NGC Graded: Choice Fine (CH F)
    3rd Century B.C. or later - Silver (13.81 gr.) - Imitating a Greek Tetradrachm of Philip II
    Obverse: Zeus / Reverse: Horse Rider
    Strike 5/5 - Surface 2/5 - ex mount
    The Celts sent representatives to pay homage to Alexander the Great, but this diplomatic act may have been a ruse to assess Macedonian military strength. After Alexander’s death, the Macedonians were heavily pressed by Celtic tribes from all sides, although a penetrating attack into Thrace and Macedon in 298 BC was soundly rebuffed, the Danubians suffering massive casualties.
    The coinage of Philip II had become a staple of commerce in the region, and continued to be imitated by the Celts long after his death. Stylistically, these imitations run the gamut from works of sublime derivative art to “Hell, I could do better than that!”. The original youth-on-horseback types of Macedon referred to Philip’s victories in the Olympic Games.