KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.05 g, 7h). In the name of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 320-319 BC.Electronic Auction 498 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.05 g, 7h). In the name of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 320-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram in left field. Cf. Price 121 (tetradrachm); cf. Troxell, Studies, Group I3 (same); Zhuyuetang 97 (same dies). Lightly toned, some roughness and scratches. VF. Extremely rare, one of two known drachms for this issue. |