SH70834. Silver tetradrachm, Westermark Group III, V.XXIX; SNG BnF 1609 (same obverse die); SNG Cop 334; SNGvA 7453; Meydancikkale 3003; BMC Mysia p. 115, 31, VF, porous, superb high relief portrait, Pergamon (Bergama, Turkey) mint, weight 16.690g, maximum diameter 29.0mm, die axis 0
o, struck in the name of Philetairos, c. 225 -188 B.C; obverse laureate head of Philetairos I right; reverse ΦIΛETAIPOY downward on right, Athena enthroned left, wearing crested helmet, chiton and peplos, right hand supporting grounded round shield before her, shield ornamented with a gorgoneion, resting left elbow on left arm of throne which is ornamented with a sphinx, transverse spear leaning on left arm, ivy leaf above knee, A on throne, bow outer right; ex CNG auction 293, lot 93;
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