Lot 2163
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, (4.30 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, star in left field, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1350, ADM II Series IV). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine with traces of mint bloom, very rare.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 418 lot 58.^This rarity lists six in Pella (including the three noted in ADM), one in Coin Archives.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $400