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Thrace, Byzantion AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Re-tariffed circa 235-225 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress; countermark: BY above prow, all within incuse circle / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; monogram below throne; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right. For countermark: Propontis 144 (IGCN 888); Schönert-Geisspp. 62-3; for discussion see Price p. 70; . 15.82g, 28mm, 9h.
Very Fine. Very Rare with this countermark.
From the William Stancomb Collection.
During this period, autonomous coinage was introduced in Kalchedon and Byzantion including a lighter weight tetradrachm of approximately 13.9g. The heavier tetradrachms remaining such as this one were countermarked and continued circulating.
Very Fine. Very Rare with this countermark.
From the William Stancomb Collection.
During this period, autonomous coinage was introduced in Kalchedon and Byzantion including a lighter weight tetradrachm of approximately 13.9g. The heavier tetradrachms remaining such as this one were countermarked and continued circulating.