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 (17.17 gms), Arados Mint, ca. 324/3-320 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Pr-3325; Muller-1361. In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great). Possible lifetime issue. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left; Z in left field, AP (civic) monogram below throne. A beautiful example, rendering a strong strike on a flan of good metal quality. Luster still radiates softly from the surfaces, with attractive plum toning also appearing as well. Escaping rough marking or handling, an impressive example of the always popular type.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Pr-3325; Muller-1361. In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great). Possible lifetime issue. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left; Z in left field, AP (civic) monogram below throne. A beautiful example, rendering a strong strike on a flan of good metal quality. Luster still radiates softly from the surfaces, with attractive plum toning also appearing as well. Escaping rough marking or handling, an impressive example of the always popular type.
Estimate: $300 - $500