Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2999 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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MACEDON, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.18 g), Abydus Mint, issued c.310-301 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, ivy leaf under throne, ME monogram in left field, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1560, BMC 1560a-b, M.375, SNG Cop. 972). Toned, very fine.
Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection. Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 126, lot 2604. Also CNG Triton X, 9 January 2007 (lot 1701 part), together with various tickets one described by H.N. Pollard PhD. With tickets.
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