Lot 2184

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.28 g), Sardes Mint, struck under Menander, issued 324-323 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with plain border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, monogram in left field, rose below throne, **[A]LEXANDRO[U]* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 2553, ADM I Series IX). Struck slightly off centre on reverse, extremely fine with underlying mint bloom.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 418, lot 72.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$400