Details
LOT 3006
Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander AR Tetradrachm. 336-323 BC. Uncertain mint.
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated to left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, his feet resting on low foot rest, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings; monogram in left field. Price -. Near Extremely Fine. Apparently unpublished and possibly unique.(16.54gr, 25mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3006
Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,340 - 1,880 (for guidance only)
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