KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.29 g, 4 h), Pella, circa 325-315. Head of youthful Herakles in lion's skin headdress to right. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated to left on throne with his feet on a footstool, holding eagle with closed wings on his outstretched right hand and long scepter in his left; to left, rose with bee alighting right atop its petals. Price 206. SNG Berry 204. SNG Copenhagen 209. A very attractive, lightly toned example. Some minor striking flatness, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 925 CHF |
Starting price | 680 CHF |
Estimate | 850 CHF |