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Auction 3091  –  6 - 8 May 2021

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3091

PLATINUM NIGHT - Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 06.05.2021, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 07.05.2021, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.28 gm, 12h). NGC MS S 5/5 - 5/5. Lifetime issue of Abydus, ca. 328-323 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, left leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in right hand, scepter in left; forepart of Pegasus left in left field, ΞΩ monogram below throne. Price 1505. Exceptionally eye appealing with deep red, blue and violet toning throughout.

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Price realized 4'600 USD
Starting price 500 USD
Estimate 1'000 USD
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