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Collector's Choice February 2023 Auction 27 Feb–2 Mar 2023
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SYRIA. Phoenicia. Arados. AR Tetradrachm, ca. 246/5-168/7 B.C. NGC Ch VF.
HGC-10, 61; Pr-3365. In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; palm tree in left field; below throne, monogram below strut. A charming example of this later Alexander-type issue with attractive bright surfaces. Some marks are noted on the reverse fields, but the piece remains pleasingly original.
Estimate: $250 - $400
HGC-10, 61; Pr-3365. In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; palm tree in left field; below throne, monogram below strut. A charming example of this later Alexander-type issue with attractive bright surfaces. Some marks are noted on the reverse fields, but the piece remains pleasingly original.
Estimate: $250 - $400