Greek Alexander III - Posthumous Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0039

Description:
125-65 BC, Odessos mint, time of Mithradates VI. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU legend to left and right of Zeus, seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, LA in left field, ODH beneath chair.

Measurements:
16.07 grams.

Condition:
Near extremely fine.

References:
Price 1191; see Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Estimate: £150 - 200 (EUR 190 - 250; USD 240 - 320)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £160