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SOLD: Alexander the Great Tetradrachm, Temnos, 188-170 BC, EF

1,635.16  CAD

  • 1,200.66 USD
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  • 1,800.00 AUD
  • 1,947.19  NZD
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Authority: Alexander III (the Great).
Denomination: Tetradrachm.
Composition: Silver.
Date: 188-170 BC.
Obverse: Alexander as Herakles facing right wearing the Nemean lionskin.
Reverse: ALEXANDROU Zeus seated left holding eagle in right hand and scepter in left two monograms in left field
Size: 16.44g.
References: Price 1678.
General: This is an EF example of a post-humously issued coin of Alexander the Great. These Temnos coins are renowned for their wide flans and particular attention to detail. An impressive coin with a sharp strike on both obverse and reverse. Of particular interest is the amazing reverse on this coin.
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