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LOT 3018
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm. Struck circa 310-301 BC. Lampsakos mint. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon.
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, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings; forepart of Pegasos to left; monogram of ΠΡ beneath throne. Price 1393; ADM II Series XVIII. Near Very Fine.(3.70gr, 17mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3018
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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