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LOT 2607
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Tetradrachm. 323-317 BC.
Babylon mint. Struck under Archon, Dokimos, or Seleukos I, circa 323-318/7 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΒΑΣIΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated to left on high-backed 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; M in left field, ΛY beneath throne. Price 3692. Near Very Fine.(16.38gr, 26mm, 9h.).
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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LOT 2607
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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