Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos AR Drachm. Struck as Strategos or king of Asia, in the name and types of Alexander III. 'Kolophon', circa 310-301 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, monogram in left field, Φ beneath throne. Price 1823; Müller 808. 4.23g, 17mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; minor flan crack, beautiful old cabinet tone, an exceptional example.
From the inventory of a German dealer.