Lot 3599

Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.22 g), 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, amphora in left field, right **[A]LEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6730, Price 1417, BMC 1417a-d, M.600). Bright extremely fine, as struck, with light patina.

Ex Clive Shute Collection and B.A. Seaby, Ltd., London 19.4.1971.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$260

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