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LOT 2909

Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm. As strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC.

Lampsakos mint; struck circa 310-301 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔ[ΡΟΥ], Zeus seated to left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings; forepart of Pegasos to left in left field, AΛ beneath throne. Price 1394; ADM II Series XVIII; Müller 912. Near Very Fine.(4.16gr, 16mm, 11h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 2909

Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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