The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Alexander III: Tetradrachm, probably struck at Side, Pamphylia c. 325-3
Obverse: head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion’s scalp headdress, paws tied below chin

Reverse: βασιλεωσ aλεχανδρου: Zeus seated left on ornate throne, holding eagle and plain sceptre; wreath in field, δι below throne

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.14g/2h

References: Price 2949; Demanhur 1919-24; Ashmolean 2847

Condition: Extremely fine and dark toned £400-£500

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
Bt Baldwin, 18 March 1945