Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2016 NYINC Auction 12-13 January 2016
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MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.16 gms), Babylon Mint, ca. 331-325 B.C. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 Fine Style. Graffito.
Pr-3620. Head of Herakles right wearing lion's scalp in beaded border; Reverse: Zeus enthroned left holding eagle and scepter, bee in left field, monogram and "M" beneath throne. A very handsome lifetime issue with deep relief and exquisite old cabinet toning with some blue and peach hues in deep crevices. Above Zeus' arm is a trio of small scratches garnering the graffito notation from NGC. Perfectly centered and with only mild evidence of handling on the very highest points of relief. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 Fine Style. Graffito.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00
Pr-3620. Head of Herakles right wearing lion's scalp in beaded border; Reverse: Zeus enthroned left holding eagle and scepter, bee in left field, monogram and "M" beneath throne. A very handsome lifetime issue with deep relief and exquisite old cabinet toning with some blue and peach hues in deep crevices. Above Zeus' arm is a trio of small scratches garnering the graffito notation from NGC. Perfectly centered and with only mild evidence of handling on the very highest points of relief. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 Fine Style. Graffito.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00