Lot 4208

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.24 g), Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint, issued 305-297 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **P/E* in left field, **[A]LEXANDRO[U]* to right, A/T monogram under throne, (cf.S.6730, Price 2000, BMC -, M.[787], Prokesch-Osten(1) 325, SNG Cop.1004). Bright, well centred as struck extremely fine, rare.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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