SH98007. Silver tetradrachm, Thompson 31, HGC 3.2 1750 corr. (Sestos mint not listed), Müller -, SNG Cop -, Meydancikkale -, VF, toned, scratch, some porosity, Sestus mint, weight 16.929g, maximum diameter 28.4mm, die axis 0
o, 297/6 - 282/1 B.C.; obverse diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; reverse Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear on far side, Nike holding palm frond and crowning royal name with wreath, bee seen from above with head upwards holding kernel of grain (control symbol) in left field; from the CEB Collection, ex Numismatic Fine Arts auction XXXI (18 Mar 1993), lot 94; first specimen of this type handled by FORVM;
scarce;
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