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LOT 2907
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm. As strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC.
'Kolophon' mint. In the name and types of Alexander III. Struck circa 310-301 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ[Υ], Zeus seated to left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, 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; N to left, B beneath throne. Price 1800. Near Very Fine.(4.09gr, 17mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2907
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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