Lot 4149

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.01 g), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **L above torch all to left, cantharus under throne, to right **ALEXANDRO[U]*, (cf.S.6713, Price 468, BMC 468a-c, M.60, HGC 3, -). Toned, very fine.

Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection, from I.S.Wright 5 July 1993.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400

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