In fact it is probably the nicest example of this very rare medal in silver to have been offered for well over a decade
with wings outspread
+DnS** AIVTO** Z** PTECIO** Me** Z** IIPO** SPAVIT** COR** mEVm** B
beaded circle and Latin legend surrounding
citing the heir Abu'l-Qasim as son of the commander of the faithful
Macedon, Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm, Pella In fact it is probablyKingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359 336 B. C.), Silver Tetradrachm. Mint of Pella, lifetime issue, struck c. 342 336 B. C. Bearded head of Zeus facing right, wearing a laurel wreath, rev. II OY, naked youth on horseback right, holding a palm and the reins, a thunderbolt below, N in exergue, 14. 46g., 1h (Le Rider 232 (D116 R187); SNG ANS 384 95). Superb old cabinet tone and of fine style, nearly extremely fine, most attractive.