Kingdom of Macedon, temp. Alexander III 'the Great' - Philip III Arrhidaios AR Tetradrachm. Struck under Menes or Laomedon. Arados, circa 324-320 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress; small B behind / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ below, AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, AP (civic) monogram below throne. Price 3308; Müller -; Demanhur 3302; CNG 99, lot 73 (inferior specimen - hammer: 900 USD). 17.26g, 27mm, 2h.
Extremely Fine; of bold, fine style and featuring an attractive light cabinet tone. Extremely Rare; the first example to come to auction in seven years.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.