Lot 674
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Northern Greece, Macedonia, Alexander III, the Great (336-323 BC), Silver Didrachm, possibly of Babylon, 8.55 gms., die axis 45°, head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin, rev. Zeus seated left on throne holding eagle and sceptre, /KALEXANDROY/k behind, monogram beneath throne, /KM/k in left field (Price 3603), choice very fine and rare

Details
Northern Greece, Macedonia, Alexander III, the Great (336-323 BC), Silver Didrachm, possibly of Babylon, 8.55 gms., die axis 45°, head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin, rev. Zeus seated left on throne holding eagle and sceptre, /KALEXANDROY/k behind, monogram beneath throne, /KM/k in left field (Price 3603), choice very fine and rare
Provenance
Purchased from Dr. Jacob Hirsch in 1940 for $41.50
Consul E.F. Weber Collection, Hirsch Sale XXI, 1908, lot 1235