369, Lot: 159. Estimate $150. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLANDS off IONIA, Samos. Circa 201 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.70 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, prow left; B below throne. Barron 12 var. (A5/P– [unlisted rev. die]); Price 2448; HGC 6, 1240. VF, lightly toned, some horn silver on reverse. Rare.
From collection of Will Gordon.