Alexander III, 336-323 B.C., Macedonian King

Macedonian Kings, Alexander III, 336-323 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 17.20g. 26mm.  Amphipolis mint, c.307-297 B.C.  Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding eagle and scepter; torch in field to left; star below.  Price 474. Luster under light toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Leu, Zurich, Auction 1, 2017, lot 55.

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Mint State $2,500.

Macedonian Kings, Alexander III, 336-323 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 17.27g. 27mm.  Sikyon mint, c.225-215 B.C.  Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding scepter and eagle; dove and nude youth(athelete) running with prize ribbon in field to left.  Price 721.  Lovely iridescent toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd, Inventory # 53090, 2016.

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Extremely Fine $2,500.

Macedonian Kings, Alexander III, 336-323 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 17.14g. 27mm. Byblos mint, c.320-315 B.C.  Head of Herakles wearing lion's skin to right.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding eagle and scepter; monogram in field to left.  Price 3426.  High relief with attractive toning and exceptional style.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd, Inventory # 47468, March, 2009.

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Extremely Fine $3,850.

Macedonian Kings, Alexander III, 336-323 B.C.

AE 19, 5.95g.  Uncertain Asia Minor mint, c.323-310 B.C. Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Club and bow-case; torch in field to left.  Price 2800. Lovely black patina and of exceptional quality.

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: Aufhauser, Munich, Auction 12, 1996, lot 46
Ex: CNG, 87, 2011, lot 379.

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Extremely Fine $1,500.