Lot 2200

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.98 g), uncertain southern mint, issued c.320-280 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated on throne to left, lagobolon in left field, eagle in outstretched hand, K below throne, **ALEXANDROU* to right, dotted border, (cf.S.6713, Price 3070, SNG Saroglos -). Very fine or better, very rare type.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 125, lot 4498. Also CNG eSale 375 June 1, 2016 (lot 424).

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$480