Description Greek. Northern. Classical Period. Kingdom of Macedon. Archelaus (r. 413-399 BC) AR (Silver) stater. Mint of Pella or Aegae. Graded XF 3/5 - 4/5 by NGC; deep cabinet toning and exceptionally original surfaces. Ruler of Macedon during the tail end of the Peloponnesian War, Archelaus greatly strengthened his kingdom's military and economic position, making it a peer of the Greek city-states to the south. Design: Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia / Horse standing right, raising one leg Reference: HGC 3.1, 795. SNG ANS 68. Dimensions: 23 mm / 10.70 gm Provenance: Ex Davisson's 20 (February 2004), lot 29. Condition: NGC XF 3/5 - 4/5; a fine issue a powerful and transformative early Macedonian king.
