Tarentum
Stater, struck under Alexander son of Neoptolemos circa 332, AR 22 mm, 10.83 g. Head of Zeus Dodonaios r., wearing oak wreath; below neck, Γ. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ / ΤΟΥ ΝΕΟΠΤΟΛΕΜΟΥ Thunderbolt. Jameson 1122 (these dies). Ward 460 (these dies). Dewing 1438. de Sartiges 230. Vlasto, Alexander Group D, 9. Extremely rare. A pleasant specimen of this historically important and fascinating issue. A bold portrait struck on a very broad flan with a lovely old cabinet tone. Minor marks on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex J. Vinchon sale 14 April 1984, Comtesse de Béhague, 114.
Price realized | 22'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |