Lot 2234

Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.026 grams), Macedon Amphipolis mint, issued 315-294 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, **L* over torch to left, to right **ALEXANDROU, MHG* monogram below throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 447, BMC 447a-e, M.37). Toned, well centred on obverse, very fine.

Ex Spink & Son, with ticket c.1964.

Estimate
$280
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$340