CNG 94, Lot: 157. Estimate $300. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THRACE, Mesambria. Circa 100-72/1 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.13 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Ari(stoneikos) and Me–, magistrates. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; API and crested Corinthian helmet in inner left field, ME monogram below throne. Cf. Karayotov I 280 (different magistrate below throne); Price 1112 (same). Good VF, minor die flaw below nose, reverse deposits. Unpublished variety with this magistrate below throne.