345, Lot: 175. Estimate $100. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Philip III. Circa 324/3-320 BC. AR Hemiobol (7mm, 0.31 g, 2h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Uncertain mint in the East. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Bow, quiver, and club. Price 4012. Good VF, find patina, small mark on obverse. Very rare.

From the Patrick H. James Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 281 (20 June 2012), lot 144.

The style of these obols are analogous to the distinctive style found on issues of Babylon and Susa from this period.