Celts. Imitations of Alexander III of Macedon. 3rd century BC. Drachm Imitating Magnesia mint issue (No reserve price)

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Carmen Vera Gutiérrez
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Experienced antique appraiser specialising in Spanish coins with deep knowledge of ancient currency.

Estimate  € 450 - € 530
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€142
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€132
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€122

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Celtic imitation of a Magnesia mint issue, a silver drachm of the 3rd century BC weighing 4.1 g, with Herakles wearing a lion skin on the obverse and Zeus seated with an eagle and sceptre on the reverse.

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Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY.
Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre. Controls: monogram
Weight: 4.1 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.


Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY.
Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre. Controls: monogram
Weight: 4.1 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Celts
Year/period and variation
Imitating Magnesia mint issue
Ruler
Imitations of Alexander III of Macedon. 3rd century BC
Denomination
Drachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
4.1 g
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
131
Objects sold
94.29%
Private

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