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LOT 2910

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

Sardeis mint; struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. In the types of Alexander III. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, Zeus seated to left on backless throne, right 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; to left, TI; beneath throne, torch. Price P96. Near Very Fine. Very Rare.(4.11gr, 17mm, 12h).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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Very Rare

LOT 2910

Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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