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LOT 2606
Kingdom of Macedon, Kassander, as regent or king. 317-305 BC or 305-298 BC.
Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 307-297 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, 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; in left field, Λ above torch; beneath throne, M above star. Price 481; Ehrhardt 22. Near Very Fine.(16.51gr, 26mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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