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LOT 3011

Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III AE Unit. Struck circa 330-320 BC. Byblos(?) mint.

Head of Herakles in lion-skin headdress to right / Club and bow in bowcase; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ between, monogram of AP(?) below. Cf. Price 3427. Near Very Fine.(6.66gr, 20mm, 2h.).

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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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LOT 3011

Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III AE Unit.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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