Lot 5: KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'The Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Mesembria mint, Dioskourida, magistrate. Struck circa 275-225 BC.

AUCTION: Scandinavian Collection (Auction 259)

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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'The Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm - 16.87 g). Mesembria mint, Dioskourida, magistrate. Struck circa 275-225 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Corinthian helmet in left field, ΔIOΣKOYPIΔA in exergue. Price 1004; Karayotov obverse die O39. Good VF, slight double striking, some rough spots on the reverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 5
Listing #: 188756
Closed: Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:08:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Sold Winning Bid: $556
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 5
Listing #: 188756
Closed: Thursday, February 10, 2011 4:08:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300