Lot 2162

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), Lampsakos Mint, struck under Kalas or^Demarchos, issued 328/5-323 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to^right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, sword in left field, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1349 var (sword in sheath), ADM II Series III, 11 [same obv. die]). Bright, extremely fine and rare.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 458 lot 33.

Estimate
$650
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650