Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Alexander III: Tetradrachm, struck at Lampsakos, Mysia, c. 328-3

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

Reverse: αλεχανδρου: Zeus seated left on ornate chair, holding eagle and flower-tipped sceptre; Demeter in field, holding long torch in each hand; monogram [δτο] below throne

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.10g/6h

References: Thompson 42a, this coin illustrated; Price 1355; Ashmolean 2688-9, same obv. die

Condition: Almost extremely fine, beautiful lustrous patination £500-£600

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

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Collection

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