Details
LOT 2937
Ionia, Erythrai AR Drachm. Struck circa 290-275 BC.
In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated to left on backless throne, his feet resting on a low foot rest, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings, MTP monogram in left field and ΣΕ monogram beneath throne. Price 1894A var. (club in let field). Very Fine.(4.23gr, 17mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Reeman Dansie, Colchester, 8 December 2010;
Acquired at an UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, collector;
Collector's ticket included.
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