Lot 2050

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Thrace, Messembria, (150-25 BC), in the name and type of Alexander III, silver tetradrachm (16.42g), magistrate **DAMEAS*, obv, head of young Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress, rev. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle in right hand, sceptre in left, Corinthian helmet in left field, **DA* below, **DRO* below throne (cf S.6713; Karayotov 214-220 [pl. XXXII 501-19). Very fine and rare.

Ex Dr Colin C. Burnside Collection.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$460