Lot 2569

Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.17 g), Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint, issued c.319-305 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, A/T monogram under throne, **PA* monogram in left field, B to right, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1959, SNG Cop.965, BMC 1959a-b, M.784). Toned, nearly very fine.

Ex Freeman & Sear 1 January 2003 (lot 18), in collector's 2x2 descriptive Hagner.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$190

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