KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.23 g, 4h). Tarsos mint, “officina A”. Struck under Balakros or Menes, circa 333-327 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 550 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.23 g, 4h). Tarsos mint, “officina A”. Struck under Balakros or Menes, circa 333-327 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; below throne, pellet below strut. Price 2990 var. (position of pellet); Newell, Tarsos, Series I, Group 1, var. (same; but obv. die I). Attractively toned, a few hairline scratches, light graffito in field on reverse. VF. Very rare variety. |