Watch List notes:

KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26mm, 17.14 g 6), Babylon, 325-323. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; below throne, two monograms; in exergue, trident to left. Price 3634. An outstanding example of great style. Well struck and very well centered. Extremely fine.


Ex Hess-Divo 327, 22 October 2014, 28, previously in a Swiss collection formed before 2005.