Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.14g). Mint of Astibus (?), Paeonia. Struck 300-286 BC. Head of young Herakles right in lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle on extended right hand; boukranion above X in left field below. Cf. Price 651, pl. xxxvi (same obverse die). Unpublished. Of unusual style. Struck in high relief. Underlying luster throughout. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex Gemini III, lot 95. Categories: Ancient Coins
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