Lot 1714

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.65 g), Mesembria mint, issued c.250-175 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **[B]ASILEWS* to right, **[A]LEXANDROU* to left, Corinthian helmet to right above foot, **LA* under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 1029, BMC -, M.-). Nearly extremely fine, interesting style and very scarce.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$380

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