| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 3475 Price realized: 320 AUD (Approx. 210 USD / 192 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Celtic, Eastern Europe, imitation of Alexander III of Macedon, (3rd-2nd century B.C.), silver tetradrachm (16.09 g), obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin, within dotted border, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated left on throne, helmet and monogram in left field, PU monogram below throne, to right BASILEW, to left ALEXAND, (cf.S.210, Sammlung Lanz 886, CCCBM I -, Gobl OTA 573). Good very fine and rare. Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 102, (lot 4104) and later Sale 120 (lot 2992). Estimate: 300 AUD |  |
Match 1:
| Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 2 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 154 Price realized: 320 CHF (Approx. 364 USD / 338 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.98 mm, 17.04 g). In the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Seleukeia on the Tigris I mint. Struck circa 300-281 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle in his extended right hand and scepter in his left; below throne, monogram K; in field to left, monogram within wreath. Seleucid Coins I, 53, 117.2. HGC 9, 12i. SNG Israel I, Coll. Spaer, 115-116. E.T. Newell, ESM 12. Lightly toned. Very Fine. From a European collection formed prior to 2005. Starting price: 150 CHF |  |
Match 2:
| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 561 | Auction date: 1 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 2 Price realized: 80 USD (Approx. 75 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Alexander III of Macedon. 1st century BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.19 g, 9h). Celticized head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin / Zeus Aetophoros seated left; to left, lion springing. OTA 574/2; Lanz 889; CCCBM I 204; KMW 1457 corr. (rev. symbol); Luckanc pl. 2, 20-1; CNG E-529, lot 1 (same rev. die). Lighty toned, usual worn obverse die, well-detailed reverse. VF. Rare variety. All references are for a forepart of a lion in the left field of the reverse, this coin has a full body. Estimate: 100 USD |  |
Match 3:
| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 562 | Auction date: 15 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 2 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Alexander III of Macedon. 3rd century BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.91 g, 12h). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; Λ-in-circle in left field. Cf. Lukanc 33 (for simiar style); otherwise, unpublished in the standard references. Lightly toned, some weakness to strike. Near EF. Ex Roma E-Sale 94 (24 February 2022), lot 10; Roma E-Sale 77 (26 November 2020), lot 95. Estimate: 100 USD |  |
Match 4:
| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 117 | Auction date: 22 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 169 Price realized: 360 GBP (Approx. 454 USD / 420 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III 'the Great' Fourrée Tetradrachm. After the types of Babylon, circa 324/3 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, M in left field, monogram below throne. For prototype, cf. Price 3602 and Müller 671. 15.45g, 27mm, 12h. Near Extremely Fine. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 83, 6 May 2021, lot 108. Estimate: 400 GBP |  |
Match 5:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 53 Price realized: 70 EUR (Approx. 75 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Lampsakos. Antigonos I Monophthalmos 320-301 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Struck circa 310-301 BC. Drachm AR 17 mm, 4,14 g Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ[ΟΥ], Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; amphora in left field, ME monogram below throne. Very Fine Price 1417; ADM II Series XIII. Antigonus I Monophthalmus, born around 382 BC, emerged as a formidable Macedonian general and a key Diadoch, following Alexander the Great's death. Serving under Philip II, Antigonus displayed military prowess during Alexander's conquests, later asserting his claim to the entire empire's kingship. This marked the inception of the Antigonid dynasty, the last ruling house of Macedonia. Antigonus faced numerous challenges, instigating conflicts like the first Diadoch War. Despite successes in battles, such as Gaza, setbacks came against Ptolemy in Egypt and Seleucus in Babylon. His ambition to monopolize Alexander's empire led to a coalition formed by Ptolemy, Cassander, Lysimachus, and Seleucus against him. The Battle of Ipsus in 301 BC proved pivotal and fatal for Antigonus. Despite his strategic acumen, he suffered defeat due to tactical errors by his son Demetrius, ultimately leading to Antigonus' death in battle. The aftermath saw the division of his Asian territories among the coalition's victors. Antigonus' legacy embodies the ambition to reunify Alexander's empire, marking the end of the dream for a unified successor state. The Antigonid dynasty persisted, influencing the Hellenistic period, particularly in Macedonia. His son Demetrius continued the struggle, but the reunification of the Macedonian heartland remained elusive. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
