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NYINC Signature Sale 3030 5-6 January 2014
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ANCIENT COIN JEWELRY. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm in gold bolo tie setting. Settings of high-carat gold, the central fluted medallion 43mm in diameter with the coin surrounded by 56 small faceted diamonds; ends of black cord die clad in Greek-inspired lion-headed terminals. Total metal weight approximately 72 grams (about 17 of which are the silver tetradrachm, the rest hold and stones). The coin, toned Very Fine, appears to be a lifetime or early posthumous issue. A magnificent tie for a Classical Cowboys!
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD
ANCIENT COIN JEWELRY. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm in gold bolo tie setting. Settings of high-carat gold, the central fluted medallion 43mm in diameter with the coin surrounded by 56 small faceted diamonds; ends of black cord die clad in Greek-inspired lion-headed terminals. Total metal weight approximately 72 grams (about 17 of which are the silver tetradrachm, the rest hold and stones). The coin, toned Very Fine, appears to be a lifetime or early posthumous issue. A magnificent tie for a Classical Cowboys!
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD