MACEDON, Koinon of Macedon. Time of Caracalla to Severus Alexander. Circa AD 212-244. AV Medallion, in the weight of a half aureus or hemistater (13.5mm, 3.50 g, 12h). Beroia(?) mint. EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 535. Estimated: $ 10 000

Roman Provincial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 9 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MACEDON, Koinon of Macedon. Time of Caracalla to Severus Alexander. Circa AD 212-244. AV Medallion, in the weight of a half aureus or hemistater (13.5mm, 3.50 g, 12h). Beroia(?) mint. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, locks curled to resemble the horn or Ammon, hair flowing behind / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background. Seemingly unique, unpublished except for its previous auction appearances. Some luster, scratches, minor deposits. EF. Based on the types of Lysimachos. Extremely rare.

Ex Nomos 23 (30 November 2021), lot 239; Künker 262 (13 March 2015), lot 131; Tkalec (26 November 2014), lot 131.

The image of Alexander appeared regularly on the coinage of the Koinon of Macedon, his likeness used as a symbol of their city’s history and homage to their favorite son. A large series of coins was struck without imperial portraits during the third and fourth centuries but gold struck there is incredibly rare. This medallion was likely struck as a prize at one of the many local games or a donative for distinguished members of society.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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