Lot 3629
Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.77 g), Macedon "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* over torch on left, star under throne, to right **ALEXANDR[OU]*, (cf.S.6713, Price 474, BMC 474a-b, M.62, SNG Cop. 698). Toned, good very fine, scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 53 (lot 2071) and previously from Downies 18th February 1991 ($500) ex John Wheatley Collection.
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $480