Lot 4209
Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.20 g), Sardis mint, issued 323-319 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. solid figure of Zeus Aetophoros seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, EYE monogram / bee in left field, **ALEXANDROU* to right, A/T monogram under throne, (cf.S.6730, Price 2595, BMC -, M.518, Thompson Sardes XIII, 176-7). Lightly toned, extremely fine, rare.
A very strong bust of Zeus Aetophoros seated most unusual not present on most other mints.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260