Ancient & Islamic Coins

Greek Coinages, BLACK SEA, Mesembria, Tetradrachm, c. 250-175, head of Herakles right wearing lion-skin, rev. βασιλεωσ αλεχανδρου, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, me monogram by knee, Corinthian helmet below, 16.64g (Price 976). Very fine, iridescent tone £150-£180

Provenance: CNG Mailbid Sale 58, 19 September 2001 (208)