Nomos

Obolos Webauction 10  –  30 June 2018

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 10

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and early Medieval Coins, multiple lots

Sa, 30.06.2018, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.91 g, 12 h), struck posthumously under Antigonos II Gonatas, Pella, c. 285-275. Head of youthful Herakles in lion's skin headdress to right. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated to left on throne, holding eagle on his outstretched right hand and long scepter in his left; to left, monogram of ΦΥ; below throne, monogram of ΠYT. Price 568. A very attractive and rare later issue with a particularly artistic, bold, and stylish portrait of Herakles bearing the features of Alexander the Great. Very fine.

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Price realized 400 CHF
Starting price 200 CHF
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