TROAS, Alexandreia. Circa 189-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 16.36 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon.Electronic Auction 459 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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TROAS, Alexandreia. Circa 189-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 16.36 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; c/m: anchor within rectangular incuse / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, monograms above and below arm; in exergue, horse grazing left; c/m: anchor within rectangular incuse. Bellinger A132 var. = SNG Ashmolean 2720 var. = Niggeler I 240 var. (left field monogram; same obv. die); Price 1598 var. (same); SNG Alpha Bank 599 (same obv. die). Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Near VF. Extremely rare, only the Alpha Bank piece published, none in CoinArchives. |