KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.00 g, 12 h), Magnesia on the Maeander, circa 225-196. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; in field to left, monogram; in exergue, Maeander pattern. Price 2022. A lovely example with a particularly elaborate Maeander pattern. Very fine.


Price dates this issue to circa 282-225 BC, but stylistic comparison reveals it is likely somewhat later.