Lot 4501

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.98 g), Lampsacus mint, issued c. 310-301 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, NO monogram under throne, forepart of Pegasos to left in left field, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1382, BMC 1382a-c, M.612, SNG Ash.2696-7, SNG Cop.887); another (4.3 g), Colophon mint, similar with symbols of horizontal grain and behind a spear head in right field (Price 1750, SNG Cop. 947); another (3.50 g), similat T I in left field (cf.Price 1808A). Fine - very fine, lightly toned, well centred, last with some surface scratches and roughness, first two illustrated. (3)