GREEK COINS
Kings of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 21 mm, 4.28 g, 7 h), struck during the rule of Philip III Arrhidaios, Sardes, 319-315. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated facing on backless throne, his left leg and torso facing front, his head, right arm and right to left; holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; to left and below throne, monogram. Price 2687. Thompson, Sardes, 405. Struck on a broad flan in high relief. Extremely fine.
From a European Collection.