Lot 2198
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 tetradrachm, (17.00 g), Tyre Mint, undated issue, struck under Menon or Menes, circa 332/1-328/7 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **SW* below throne, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 3241, Newell, Dated 4 [dies V/a]). Lightly toned, struck slightly off centre, nearly very fine and very rare.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 391, lot 89.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550