NumisBids
  
Nomos AG
Auction 20  10 Jul 2020
View prices realized

Lot 358

Estimate: 175 CHF
Price realized: 200 CHF
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email

Time of Philip I, 244-249. Koinon of Macedon. Triassarion (Bronze, 27 mm, 10.80 g, 12 h), stating the name of the capital of the Koinon, Beroia, c. 246. AΛEΞANΔ - ΡOΥ Head of Alexander the Great to right, wearing crested Attic helmet with griffin running to right on the bowl. Rev. KOI MAK / .Β. /N/E/ΕΝ ΒΕΡΟΙ /.Α. Two prize crowns, each containing a palm branch. AMNG - (cf. 869 as diademed and variations on obverse and reverse legend). With an attractive olive-tan patina and an unusual helmeted portrait of Alexander; very uncommon with the city name. Slightly off-center on both sides and some minor marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

This is one of the last coins issued in the name of the Macedonian Koinon.
Question about this auction? Contact Nomos AG