★ Early Drachm of Alexander III ★
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). Drachm. Uncertain mint in Macedon or Miletos. Lifetime issue.
Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY.
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head left. Control: Monogram in right field.
Price 153; HGC 3.1, 901; Numismatik Naumann 67, lot 100 (which realized a hammer of €1,700 [!]).
Rare
Condition: Very fine, some porosity and roughness.
Weight: 3.98 g.
Diameter: 15 mm.
Price realized | 525 EUR 14 bids |
Starting price | 80 EUR |
Estimate | 100 EUR |