Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice February 2023 Auction 27 Feb–2 Mar 2023
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SYRIA. Phoenicia. Marathos. AR Tetradrachm, dated CY 30 (230/29 B.C.). NGC VF. Die Shift.
HGC-10, 185; Pr-3452. In the name and types of Alexander III. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left; in left field, civic monogram above palm tree; [date (in Phoenician) in exergue]. Exhibiting slightly rough surfaces and struck on an oblong flan that omits the exergual date, this piece is nonetheless a highly alluring example of a VERY RARE issue from the city of Marathos.
Estimate: $300 - $500
HGC-10, 185; Pr-3452. In the name and types of Alexander III. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left; in left field, civic monogram above palm tree; [date (in Phoenician) in exergue]. Exhibiting slightly rough surfaces and struck on an oblong flan that omits the exergual date, this piece is nonetheless a highly alluring example of a VERY RARE issue from the city of Marathos.
Estimate: $300 - $500