Description

Ancient Greek.

Kings of Macedon.

Postumous issue featuring the name of Alexander III, (Alexander The Great).

AR Drachm,  310-301 B.C. Struck during the period when Antigonos I Monophthalmos controlled the city of Kolophon (circa 310-301 B.C.).

Kolophon mint. (Colophon, Ionia, Turkey).

Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.

Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on stool-throne, eagle on outstretched right hand, holding sceptre with left hand.

Reverse legend: AΛEΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (Alexander (III, the Great).

References: S-6730; Price 1823.

Providence: Ex; Otago Coin & History.

Silver, 3.95g, 17.5mm.

Grade: VF, toned.

SOLD.