Kings of Macedon. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.31 g, 11 h), Miletos, c. 295-275. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Zeus seated on backless throne, his left leg and torso facing front, his head, right arm and right to left; holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; in field to left, monogram; below throne, bipennis. Price 2148. Thompson, Miletus, 260 ff. A splendid, lustrous piece struck on a broad flan. Extremely fine.
From a European Collection.
Price realized | 340 CHF |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |