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LOT 196

Lot 196

Ancient Coinage

Ancient Coinage
Lot 196 Details
Ancient Coinage

ALEXANDER III (THE GREAT) AR TETRADRACHM, C.300 BC

obv. beardless head of Herakles, right, wearing lion skin, rev. enthroned Zeua, right, hold eagle in outstretched right hand, and septre in the left, with ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ in the right field
approx. diameter 1.1 in — 2.8 cm
0.6 oz. — 17.24 grams

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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