THRACE, Mesambria. Circa 275/50-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.86 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. EF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5068. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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THRACE, Mesambria. Circa 275/50-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.86 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, helmet above ΠO monogram. Karayotov I – (catalog no. 127); Topalov, Messambria 13; Price 988; Black Sea Hoard 190 (OF/R27 – this coin, illustrated). Lightly toned, underlying luster, trace deposits, slight doubling and small dig on obverse. EF. Very rare issue, none seen by Karayotov, two in Pella, and only six in CoinArchives.

Ex “Black Sea” Hoard.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 10:22:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.