Description: A c.221-188 BC AR Tetradrachm coin from Perga, India, featuring the head of Herakles on the obverse and Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned on the reverse. This coin is certified by NGC as CH VF grade and has a Certification Number of 6841504-170. It belongs to the Greek era (450 BC-100 AD) and has a variety known as the Year 24 type of Alexander III with "die shift." Perga was the capital of Pamphylia. Today it is a large site of ancient ruins, 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) east of Antalya on the southwestern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. During the Hellenistic period, Perga was one of the richest and most beautiful cities in the ancient world, famous for its temple of Artemis. It also is notable as the home of the renowned mathematician Apollonius of Perga. References: Price-2920 & 2938; Müller-Alexander 1227; Cohen-DCA 314.Style: In the name and types of Alexander III “The Great” of Macedon. Grade: NGC Choice VFMint: Perga (near Antalya, Turkey) (214 - 213 B.C.) Obverse: head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin headdress, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck. Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned left, right leg drawn back, eagle in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, AΛEΞANΔPOY to the right field, KΔ (date) in left field.
Price: 489 USD
Location: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
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Denomination: Tetradrachm
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: c.221-188 BC
Era: Ancient
Mint: Perga, also "Perge" (near Antalya, Turkey)
Certification Number: 6841504-170
Grade: CH VF
Country/Region of Manufacture: India
Variety: Obverse: head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion headdress, Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned left, eagle in right hand, Year 24 (c.198/7 BC) type of Alexander III with "die shift"
Certification: NGC
Date: c.221-188 BC
