The Coin Cabinet

Ancients Auction 5  –  30 November 2023

The Coin Cabinet, Ancients Auction 5

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins - 18% BP

Th, 30.11.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

ANCIENT GREECE. ASIA MINOR(?), UNCERTAIN MINT.
Silver drachm, 3rd-2nd centuries BC. 'Pseudo-Chios'.
In the name and types of Alexander III 'the Great' of Macedon. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; M monogram within circle in left field, uncertain symbol below.

About Extremely Fine; attractively toned.

Reference: cf. HGC 6-1134 (Chios).
Rarity: Rare.
Die Axis: 11h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 3.75 g.
Composition: Silver.

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Price realized 38 GBP
Starting price 36 GBP
Estimate 120 GBP
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