Lot 4306

Description

Thrace, Odessos, (c.80-72/1 B.C.), silver tetradrachm (16.43 g), in the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon as a Mithradatic alliance issue, obv. Head of Herakles right, with the features of Mithradates VI of Pontos, wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated left; **LAKW* in left field, **ODH* in exergue, **BASILEWS* to right, **ALEXANDROU* in left field, (cf.S.6713, Callatay group 3, dies D5/R7, Topalov, Odessos 32, Price 1193, M.429). Nearly extremely fine, lightly toned.

Ex CNG (Classical Numismatics Group) Mail bid Sale 91,
September 19, 2012 (lot 94), with CNG ticket and previously from A.Tkalec Auction house October 27, 2011, (lot 51).