Ancient & Islamic Coins

Greek Coinages, BLACK SEA, Mesembria, Tetradrachm, c. 175-125, head of Herakles right wearing lion-skin, rev. βασιλεωσ αλεχανδρου, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, Corinthian helmet by knee, δα monogram below, πρ monogram below throne, 16.33g (Price 1062). Good very fine and toned, portrait in high relief with pleasing detail £150-£180

Provenance: CNG Mailbid Sale 58, 19 September 2001 (228)