Cyprus, Paphos
Nicocles, circa 325 – 310/9. Tetradrachm in name and types of Alexander III circa 325-317, AR 17.04 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; on lion's mane, NIKOKΛEOYΣ. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus Seated l.; holding eagle in r. hand and sceptre in l.; in l. field, monogram, and below the throne, laurel sprig. Price 3123. May, Paphos 7, pl. 1, 9. Tziambazis 11. Very rare. An absolutely spectacular portrait of superb style and a spectacular iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and Fdc From a distinguished Swiss collection.

Graded Ch AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6159317-020.