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Details
LOT 2639
Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III AE Unit. 336-323 BC. Uncertain mint in Macedon.
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, club to right and quiver-over-bow to left; monogram of KE above. Price 316. Near Extremely Fine.(6.59gr, 17mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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