Lot 2173
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, (4.24 g), Magnesia ad Maeandrum Mint, issued 305-297 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **P/E* in left field, **[A]LEXANDRO[U]* to right, A/T monogram under throne, (cf.S.6730, Price 2000, BMC -, M.[787], Prokesch-Osten(1) 325, SNG Cop.1004). Bright, well centred as struck extremely fine, rare.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 115, lot 4208.
- Estimate
- $350
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280