The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Alexander I (498-454): Tristater, struck c. 470-460, perhaps in the vicinity of Mt. Pangaion

Obverse: horseman standing right behind horse, wearing chlamys and petasos, holding two spears

Reverse: αλεχανδρο: quadripartite square, incuse border around containing legend

Metal: silver; Thasian weight standard; 28.83g/11h

References: Raymond Gp II – [OP–/A10]; Triton VIII 134, same dies; Ashmolean 2407

Condition: Good fine, traces of find patina £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Baldwin, December 1945