Lot 3184

Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.702 grams), Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint, issued 282-225 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, HMTOP monogram to left in field, maeander pattern in exergue, to right, **ALEXANDOU*, (cf.S.6713, Price 2025, BMC -, M.-, Mektepini 374). Very fine/nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex George Tuck Pittman, USA Collection.

Estimate
$450
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$450