Lot 2153
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, (3.41 g), "Colophon" Mint, barbarous issue issued late 4th century 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, A or **D* below throne, crescent to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right (N reversed), (cf.S.6730, Price (1798a), BMC -, P.O.(1) 286). Very fine and very rare.
Ex Fred Shore, USA, January 18, 2003.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180