KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.14 g, 8h). Tarsos mint. Struck under Menes or Philotas, circa 327-323 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 206. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.14 g, 8h). Tarsos mint. Struck under Menes or Philotas, circa 327-323 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; upright plow in left field, Θ below throne, pellet above right shoulder. Price 3032; Newell, Tarsos 38, obv. die XXXIX; SNG Ashmolean 2892 (same obv. die); SNG Saroglos 511. Toned, slight die shift, a little off center on obverse. Superb EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.