ANCIENT COINS. GREEK. Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander I (498-454 B.C.), Silver Drachm, 4.11g. Struck c.492-480/79 B.C. Horseman, wearing a petasos and holding two spears, leading a horse right. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square (cf Raymond pl. II, 18; Svoronos, HPM, pl. XII, 7 (Bisaltai); SNG ANS 6 var; Boston 616 (Bisaltai)). An extremely well-preserved example, beautiful style, cabinet tone, about extremely fine. A miniature work of art.
Estimate: $2,500