Lot 5044

Sale 92 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.180 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued c.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, KI to left, ME monogram below throne, to right **ALEXANDRO[U]*. (cf.S.6730, Price 1406, BMC 1406a-h, M.821, SNG Cop.988). Nearly extremely fine, scarce.

Ex Dr. Barrie Towers Collection and Noble Numismatics Sale 77 (lot 3132).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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