Lot 17: KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'The Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Ake mint. Dated Year 10 (306/5 BC).

AUCTION: Scandinavian Collection (Auction 263)

Description

KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'The Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm - 17.10 g). Ake mint. Dated Year 10 (306/5 BC). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left, holding eagle in right hand, scepter in left; date above knee. Price 3301; Müller-; Newell 51. Nice VF, worn obverse die as always.

The 315/4 Ake changed it's dating to commemorate the arrival of Antigonos I Monophthalmos in Phoenicia (CY 1 = 315/4 BC).

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 17
Listing #: 195184
Closed: Thursday, May 5, 2011 5:32:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Sold Winning Bid: $305
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 17
Listing #: 195184
Closed: Thursday, May 5, 2011 5:32:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300