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LOT 2912

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Drachm. 323-317 BC.

'Kolophon' mint; struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 323-319 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, left 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; kerykeion beneath throne, spearhead in outer right field. Price 1756; Müller 208. Near Very Fine.(3.98gr, 17mm, 3h). [No Reserve]

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From a UK private collection.

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LOT 2912

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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