Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Macedonian Kings, Philip III, 323-317 B.C.

AR Drachm, 4.25g. 18mm.  Abydos mint. Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding eagle and scepter; owl in field to left; horse's leg beneath throne.  Price P21. Demeester, Les Animaux Et La Monnaie Grecque 53(this coin).  Toned and with scarce symbols.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 82, 2015, J. Falm collection: Miniature Masterpieces of Greek Coinage Depicting Animals, lot 110.

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