Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.13 gms), Tyre Mint, dated RY 26 of 'Ozmilk' (324/3 B.C.). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
cf. Pr-3267 (Ake). Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding scepter and eagle; in left field, -|O (Phoenician 'K = 'Ozmilk [king of Tyre]) above ||| ||| // = (date [26 in Phoenician]); Phoenician A below throne. Delivering much retained luster and strong details resultant from an impressive strike, the present specimen delivers much appeal, despite being slightly off-center.
Estimate: $300 - $500
cf. Pr-3267 (Ake). Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding scepter and eagle; in left field, -|O (Phoenician 'K = 'Ozmilk [king of Tyre]) above ||| ||| // = (date [26 in Phoenician]); Phoenician A below throne. Delivering much retained luster and strong details resultant from an impressive strike, the present specimen delivers much appeal, despite being slightly off-center.
Estimate: $300 - $500