Kings of Macedon, Macedon. Alexander III, 'the Great' , 336-323 BC Amphipolis, c. 323-320 BC

Kings of Macedon, Macedon. Alexander III, 'the Great' , 336-323 BC Amphipolis, c. 323-320 BC

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AR Tetradrachm, 17.29g (16mm, 7h).Head of unbearded Heracles r., wearing lion skin. / BAΣIΛEΩΣ - AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus, wearing himation, nude to waist, seated l. on diphros, holding sceptre with his l. hand, eagle on his outstretched r. hand; monogram in l. field.Pedigree: From an old Swiss collection started in the 19th centuryReferences: Price 101, 120; Meydancikkale 30, 77; SNG Oxford 2606.Grade: Beautiful Macedonian lifetime example with toned surfaces and sharp strike. Mint Stategk2180Scroll down for more information about this coin.