Lot 4209

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.162 grams), Astibus mint ? (Paeonia), issued c.300-286 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, **ALEXANDROU* to right, star in left field, dotted border, (cf.S.6713, Price 644, cf.Hersh, Waggoner 'Audoleon' II). Very fine and a rare type.

Ex Freeman & Sear 2004 with their ticket.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$460

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