The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Alexander IV: Tetradrachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 320, under the auspices of Antipater as regent

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; monogram [παθ] in field

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard, 17.20g/3h

References: Troxell Gp I3; Price 121; Ashmolean 2608-9

Condition: Extremely fine and well centred; beautiful grey tone with diffused iridescence £400-£500

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

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Bt Seaby, February 1934