Lot 2205

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III Arrhidaios, (323-317 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.29 g), Sardes Mint, struck under Menander or Kleitos, issued 322-319/8 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, torch in left field, below throne, monogram, **FILIPPOU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price P69, ADM I Series XII). Lightly toned, good extremely fine and very scarce.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 379, lot 67. Previously the Mieza Collection (Nomos 7, 15 May 2013), lot 61.

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440