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Offline Jay GT4

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Alexander drachm help
« on: May 24, 2018, 07:50:15 pm »
Hi guys, bought this cheap Alexander drachm for a young friend of mine who loves history.  It will be his first ancient coin.  Bought it unattributed but was hoping someone might spot something I can't.  I  think I see an  :Greek_Alpha: monogram to the left of Zeus.  Seems like nothing under the throne.  Any idea of mint or year?  Maybe Paphos? 3.99g. Thanks!

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Re: Alexander drachm help
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2018, 08:25:50 pm »
With a bit of a tilt you can see it better...

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Re: Alexander drachm help
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2018, 11:32:37 pm »
This is either going to point you in the right direction or the wrong direction, but the A sure looks like the monogram in the example below.

https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=3323401


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Re: Alexander drachm help
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2018, 11:37:27 pm »
yep, looks like Nathan nailed it.

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Re: Alexander drachm help
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2018, 11:40:10 pm »
Thanks Nathan, I saw that one but what's throwing me is mine has no fore part of lion or monogram beneath throne. Style of throne is quite different as well.


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Re: Alexander drachm help
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2018, 11:51:36 pm »
Think I found the monogram.  AT from an issue of Philip III

https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=4951108

KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm. Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus AĆ«tophoros seated left; monogram in left field. Price P56

 

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