CNG 109, Lot: 94. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.24 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Pella mint. Struck under Antipater or Polyperchon, circa 323-318/7 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, bee right on rose. Price 206; Moore 23-43. Superb EF, light golden toning, a little off center on reverse. Bold strike.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Heritage 3040 (9 April 2015), lot 29039.

From the consignor: It just seems like every collection needs to have one of these. The obverse of this coin is beautifully engraved. The reverse is similarly delicate, particularly on the head of Zeus, which often comes rather muted or indistinct. Even though the reverse is off center I just felt this was the example I wanted for my collection.