Lot 3807
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.046 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 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, **L above torch all to left, cantharus under throne, to right **ALEXANDRO[U]*, (cf.S.6713, Price 468, BMC 468a-c, M.60-). Toned, very fine.
Ex Glendining's London, July 4, 1974 (lot 18 part) and from the Collection from Glamis Castle, Angus, formed by an unknown collector prior to 1714.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360