Numismatica Ars Classica
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Tetradrachm in the name and type of Alexander III, Memphis 322-321, AR 17.22 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. on throne, holding eagle and sceptre; in inner l. field, rose and below throne, ΔΙ – Ο. Müller 124. SNG Copenhagen 7. Zervos, ANSMN 13, issue 2c. Price 3971. CPE 19.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly one of the finest
specimens known. A portrait of excellent style struck on fresh metal and a
lovely old cabinet tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Hess-Leu 7 April 1960, 148 and Gemini V, 2009, 390 sales. Ex ANS inventory no. 1997.9.182 and from the Estate of John D. Leggett, Jr., 1997. From the collection of an aesthete.
Graded AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556705-030
Tetradrachm in the name and type of Alexander III, Memphis 322-321, AR 17.22 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. on throne, holding eagle and sceptre; in inner l. field, rose and below throne, ΔΙ – Ο. Müller 124. SNG Copenhagen 7. Zervos, ANSMN 13, issue 2c. Price 3971. CPE 19.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly one of the finest
specimens known. A portrait of excellent style struck on fresh metal and a
lovely old cabinet tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Hess-Leu 7 April 1960, 148 and Gemini V, 2009, 390 sales. Ex ANS inventory no. 1997.9.182 and from the Estate of John D. Leggett, Jr., 1997. From the collection of an aesthete.
Graded AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556705-030