KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.24 g, 12 h), Memphis, c. 332-323. Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; to left, rose; below throne and to right, ΔΙ - Ο. Price 3971. A remarkably fine example of this desirable type. Toned and of the finest style. Extremely fine.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 125, 13 October 2003, 122 and Tradart, 10 July 2006, 21.
Price realized | 10'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'800 CHF |
Estimate | 8'500 CHF |