GREEK COINS
Kings of Macedon
Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28mm, 16.76 g 12), Kallatis, c. 250-225. Head of Herakles in lionskin headdress to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; to left, monogram; below throne, grain ear (here off flan). Price 928. An attractive coin with a lovely head of Herakles. Nicely toned. Very small edge nick below Herakles' neck, otherwise, extremely fine.