Ancients: , MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.83 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine ...
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.83 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Early posthumous issue of Ptolemaic Memphis (or Alexandria), under Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, ca. 323/2-317/1 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; rose in left field, ΔI-O below strut and in inner right field. Price 3971. An exquisite, ethereal masterpiece featuring a captivating portrait, impeccably struck on a flan that boasts delicate toning and luster. From The James Lomiento, Jr. Collection. Ex Antiqua, private sale with old dealer's tag included. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.83 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Early posthumous issue of Ptolemaic Memphis (or Alexandria), under Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, ca. 323/2-317/1 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; rose in left field, ΔI-O below strut and in inner right field. Price 3971. An exquisite, ethereal masterpiece featuring a captivating portrait, impeccably struck on a flan that boasts delicate toning and luster. From The James Lomiento, Jr. Collection. Ex Antiqua, private sale with old dealer's tag included. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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