Lot 3171
Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.938 grams), Miletus mint, issued c.300-295 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, monogram of EK in circle and double axe under throne, to right **[A]LEXANDRO[U]*. (cf.S.6730, Price 2140, BMC 2140, M.480). Well centred, good very fine and a very rare type.
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550