Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver obol, (0.62 g), Sidon mint, issued c.333-305 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, SI to left, trace of ALEXANDROU to right, dotted border, (cf.S.6736, Price 3476, M.1398). Porous flan, otherwise very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from CNG August 18, 2004, eSale 96 (lot 23) with ticket.