Lot 3254

Sale 108 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.48 g), Temnos mint, issued before 188-170 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with no border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, amphora between arching vine in left field, **HDI and **SW* in left field, to right **ALEXANDROU*. (cf.S.6713, Price 1688. BMC 1688a-b, M.959). Well centred, toned, good very fine and an extremely rare issue.

Ex Freeman & Sear, Mail Bid Sale 11, November 23, 2004 (lot 75) with their ticket.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$900

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