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LOT 2906

Kingdom of Macedon, Kassander, as regent AR Tetradrachm. 317-305 BC.

Amphipolis mint; struck circa 316-311 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings; crescent in left field, pellet-in-Π beneath throne. Price 131; Troxell, Studies, Issue L5. Very Fine.(17.22gr, 24mm, 6h).

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From a UK private collection.

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LOT 2906

Kingdom of Macedon, Kassander, as regent AR Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £293

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