CYPRUS, Salamis. Nikokreon. Circa 331-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.06 g, 12h). In the name of Philip III of Macedon, the types of Alexander III. Struck circa 323-317 BC. Good Fine.

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Lot: 244. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CYPRUS, Salamis. Nikokreon. Circa 331-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.06 g, 12h). In the name of Philip III of Macedon, the types of Alexander III. Struck circa 323-317 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; rudder in left field. Cf. Zapiti & Michaelidou 29; Price P129; Newell, Some 13. Faintly toned. Good Fine.

Nikokreon succeeded Pnytagoras on the throne of Salamis and is reported to have paid homage to Alexander after the conqueror’s return from Egypt to Tyre in 331 BC. In the war between Antigonos and Ptolemy (315 BC), Nikokreon supported the latter and was rewarded by being placed in control of all Cyprus.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 11:21:00 ET.

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