Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.07 gms), Amphipolis Mint, ca. 322-320 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Light Graffito.
Pr-115; Muller-146. Early posthumous issue, struck under Antipater. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress; Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding scepter; tripod in left field. A well-produced Tetradrachm with a striking portrait of Herakles. The surfaces display stark gunmetal toning that gives the coin particular eye appeal. Some small graffiti on the reverse field is noted.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Pr-115; Muller-146. Early posthumous issue, struck under Antipater. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress; Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding scepter; tripod in left field. A well-produced Tetradrachm with a striking portrait of Herakles. The surfaces display stark gunmetal toning that gives the coin particular eye appeal. Some small graffiti on the reverse field is noted.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500