Lot 2171

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.25 g), Lampsakos Mint, struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos, As Strategos of Asia, issued 320-306/5 B.C., or king, 306/5-301 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, forepart of Pegasos in left field, below throne AI, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1385, ADM II Series XVIII). Lightly toned, well centred, good very fine.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 399 lot 51.^

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$380