Lot 3241

Sale 73 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.874 grams), Abydus mint, issued 310-301 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, MY monogram to left, under throne monogram **Z*, **[A]LEXANDR[OU]* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1528, BMC 1528a-d, M.1618, SNG Cop. 994). Very fine with minor flan crack, scarce.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130