Lot 4147

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.26 g), 'Babylon' Mint, issued 323-317 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, right leg slightly drawn back, sceptre in right hand, monograms M to left, **LU* under throne **ALEXANDROU* to right, **BASILEWS* in exergue, (cf.S.6730, Price 3693, BMC 3693a-b, SNG Greece II -, SNG Cop. 937, M.1273). Extremely fine, bright with descriptive ticket in a flip

Ex Fred Shore, USA, January 18, 2003.
With descriptive ticket in a flip.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,300

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