Lot 134: Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm. Babylon, lifetime issue, ca. 324/3 B.C.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 20 (Auction 325)

Description

Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AR tetradrachm (25 mm, 17.05 g, 8 h). Babylon, lifetime issue, ca. 324/3 B.C. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ[Υ], Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, Nike flying left with wreath; below throne, monogram above strut, M below. Price 3625. Great metal and very high relief. Gently toned. Extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 134
Listing #: 219759
Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:44:20 PM CT
Estimate: $500

Sold Winning Bid: $400
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 134
Listing #: 219759
Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:44:20 PM CT
Estimate: $500