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LOT 2908
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. Extremely Fine. Lightly toned.(4.07gr, 18mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, collector.
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LOT 2908
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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