GREEK: Macedonia, Philip III Arrhidaios, AR Drachm (17mm, 4.27gm 12h). ) Struck under Menander or Kleitos, in the name and types of Alexander III. Magnesia ad Maeandrum, circa 323-317 BC. Obverse: Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; A????????? in right field, bee to left in left field, spearhead in outer right field. I think this is particular nice artistry. The reverse is natural, surpassing the often stiff reverses of this type. Price 1937; Müller 322; SNG Copenhagen 952. EF, beautiful even gray toning.
Price realized | 250 USD |
Starting price | 250 USD |
Estimate | 350 USD |