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Nomos 27

22 May 2023
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 1500 CHF
Hammer Price:  4200 CHF
Lot 1072
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KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.15 g, 9 h), struck under Philip III Arrhidaios, uncertain mint in Cilicia, circa 323-317. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; in field to left, wreath; below throne, ΔΙ. Price 2949 (as Side). A superb piece of fine style, very well-centered, in high relief and lightly toned with golden highlights. Good extremely fine.

Acquired privately in 1998.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2023, 14:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 5 Apr 2026, 01:15:43 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4200 CHF
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