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Very rare and among the finest known examples of this impressive issue.
Lot 62: KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander I, 498-454 BC. Silver Oktadrachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 336)
- Sold Winning Bid: $13,000
- 4 Bid(s)
Description
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander I, 498-454 BC. Silver Oktadrachm (28.44 gm; 29 mm). circa 479-475. Horseman, wearing kausia and chlamys, holding two javelins and walking slowly to right behind horse bridled right / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ around quadripartite square in relief; all within rectangular incuse. Asyut 152 var.; Raymond group II, pl. VI, 45-51; SNG ANS 22. Very rare and undoubtedly among the finest known examples of this impressive issue. A spectacular, boldly struck coin, beautifully toned and of splendid late archaic style. Choice Extremely fine. From an old Swiss collection, privately purchased from Spink in the 1980s.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 62
- Listing #: 219180
- Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 4:20:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $20,000