MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.13 gms), Arados Mint, ca. 324/3-320 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-3, 910; Pr-3316. Struck under Menes or Laomedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; Σ in left field, AP (civic) monogram below throne. A well-struck and nicely centered late lifetime to early posthumous piece. Hints of bluish toning surrounds the devices.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500