KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.27 g, 1h). In the types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 47. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.27 g, 1h). In the types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram in left field, torch below throne. Price P81 var. (control marks reversed); cf. ADM I Series XIII. Some die wear, die erasure mark in left field (torch was previously above the monogram). Good VF. Extremely rare, unpublished variety.

Interestingly, the original variety that existed on the reverse die used here had the torch above the monogram, which is only known on dies in the name of Alexander (Price 2603).

Closing Date and Time: 2 August 2023 at 10:15:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.