Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Alexander III: Tetradrachm, struck at Tarsos, Cilicia, c. 323-17

Obverse: head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion’s scalp headdress, paws tied below chin

Reverse: βασιλεωσ αλεχανδρου: Zeus seated left on ornate stool, holding eagle and plain sceptre; wreath-bearing Victory in field; monogram [αντ] below throne, θ in exergue

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.22g/2h
References: Newell 47 [obv. LIII]; Price 3039; Ashmolean 2897

Condition: Extremely fine and struck in high relief; iridescent toning over lustrous surfaces £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Probably ex Demanhur Hoard, 1905 (IGCH 1664)
Sir Ronald Storrs Collection
Bt Baldwin, 18 March 1945