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Lot 2186

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

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.25 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, bee in left field, below throne, monogram above three pellets, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 2563 var (no pellets), ADM I Series X var. [unlisted variety]). Bright, extremely fine and a unique variety.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 429, lot 45.^^Interestingly, this piece is also obverse die linked to BM RPK, p83G.51.AleIII (in Pella) and G. Hirsch 261, lot 228, which are the only two examples of this issue where Zeus' legs are crossed.^^

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,800