Lot 2570
Sale 136 · 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 drachm, (3.59 g), Miletus Mint, issued c.295-275 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, double headed axe under throne, monogram in circle in left field, **ALEXANDRO[U]* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 2148, SNG Cop.896, Thompson 'Miletus' 260-272, SNG Ash. 2792. BMC 2148, M.1139). Toned, good very fine.
Ex BCD Collection, private purchase January 5, 1994. Coin in collector's descriptive 2x2 Hagner.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120