KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 4.26 g, 12h). Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 330/25-324/3 BC.Electronic Auction 503 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 4.26 g, 12h). Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 330/25-324/3 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, head of griffin left. Price 2536; ADM I Series IV. Lightly toned, struck with worn dies, some hairlines. Near VF. Very rare first issue of Alexander drachms at Sardes. |