Lot 1979

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.13 grams), Lampsacus 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, ME monogram under throne, KI in left field, right **[A]LEXANDROU, (cf.S.6730, Price 1406, BMC 1406a-h, M.821); Siculo-Punic, (c.late 4th century B.C.), AE 16, (2.43 grams), obv. head of Tanit to left, wreathed with corn, rev. horse standing to right, palm tree behind, line border, (S.6444, cf.M .165-168, cf.SNG Cop. 116). Very fine. (2)

Ex Antiquarius, New Zealand with their tickets for both coins.