Lot 4048
Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.04 g) minted posthumously by Seleukos (under the name of Alexander) at Antigoneia or Seleukeia, c. 306-301 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding arm outstretched on which Nike has alighted and crowns Zeus; in left field, monogram. Newell (WSM) plate XIV, #3. Rare variant. Very Fine.
The early issues struck by three of the main generals of Alexander: Antiochos, Seleukos and Ptolemy, are historically important and quite scarce.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
Ex CNG 76/1 (12 IX 07), lot 765.
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