Lot 2135
Sale 140 · 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, (4.29 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).^Toned, very fine and a rare type.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 415, lot 76. ^This is the first issue drachm from Abydos.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360