ANCIENT COINS, Greek, Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Amphipolis, struck c.320-317 BC, head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lion's skin, rev BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, oak(?) / laurel(?) branch on left, 17.24g, 9h (cf Price 117, 126). Attractive iridescent cabinet tone, almost extremely fine.
ex Spink Auction, 26 March 2008, lot 905
Estimate: £250-300