Lot 3018
Sale 120 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.39 g), Odessus mint, issued c.125-70 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, with lion skin, rev. Zeus seated to left, eagle in outstretched hand, to left **ALEXANDROU*, to right **BASILEWS*, to left under arm **LA*, in exergue [O]**DH*, (S.-, Price 1191, M.-, BMC 1191, Pick (2) 2174). Toned, large flan with centred reverse, distinctive head and lion skin, type of very late style, extremely fine and rare.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Passed in