Lot 2134

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver^drachm, (4.33 g), Abydos Mint, struck under Kalas or^Demarchos, issued c.325-323 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to^right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to^left, eagle in outstretched hand, male standing to left^extending hand, **X* horizontally below throne, to right^**ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6730, Price 1501, ADM II Series I).^Extremely fine with mint bloom, rare type.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection. ^CNG Auction 415, lot 76.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440