KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.28 g, 8h). Abydos mint. Struck under Kalas or Demarchos, circa 325-323 BC.Electronic Auction 480 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.28 g, 8h). Abydos mint. Struck under Kalas or Demarchos, circa 325-323 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, Hermes standing left, head right, holding kerykeion; Ξ below throne. Price 1502; ADM II Series I, 20 = BM acc. no. 2002,0101.308 (same obv. die); ANS inv. 1944.100.85012 (same dies). Attractive light toning, a couple die breaks on obverse, spot of die rust and porosity on reverse. Near EF. High relief portrait of Herakles. |