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LOT 2277
Ancient Greek Coins - Macedonia - Alexander III (the Great) - Countermarked AR Tetradrachm 188-187 B.C.
Aspendos, Pamphylia mint, dated year 25. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ALEXANDROY legend with Zeus seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre; countermark of Seleukid anchor; AS over KE in left field. Near very fine.(15.76 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
Price 2904; Müller 1217.
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LOT 2277
Ancient Greek Coins - Macedonia - Alexander III (the Great) - Countermarked AR Tetradrachm
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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