The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. KINGDOM OF MACEDON. Alexander III, The Great (336-323 B.C.), Silver Drachm, 4.28g,. Mint of Abydos, struck c.323-317 B.C. Head of young Herakles facing to right, wearing a lion’s skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY , Zeus, naked to waist, enthroned to left, holding an eagle in his outstretched right hand and a sceptre in his left, a horse’s leg on left, a star and monogram below the throne (Price 1517; SNG Berry 225 (these dies)). Broad flan, well-centred, lightly toned, extremely fine. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 19 November 1985 US$ 600
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