Lot 35
Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (4.44 g) struck at an uncertain mint in Greece or Macedonia, c. 310-275 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, aplustre. Price 862; M. 283. Extremely Fine.
As the mint symbol for this drachm, the aplustre, or aphlaston in Greek, graces the stern of a ship, and is often quite decorative.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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| Realized $391 |
