Kingdom of Macedonia (Lampsacus, Troad) AR Drachm (310-301BC) - NGC Ch VF
Offered is an appealing, 17mm silver Drachm, being an early posthumous issue in the name of Alexander, struck at Lampsacus (modern day Turkey) in 310-01BC, Price#1382. This example displays remarkably fine style for a coin of this type / period, and further benefits from a very pleasing patina which sets off the devices. Good centring and quality of strike make full use of the even, good-size flan - all of which is taken into account with NGCs Choice VF grade designation. In all, a wonderful example of a popular type.
Offered is an appealing, 17mm silver Drachm, being an early posthumous issue in the name of Alexander, struck at Lampsacus (modern day Turkey) in 310-01BC, Price#1382. This example displays remarkably fine style for a coin of this type / period, and further benefits from a very pleasing patina which sets off the devices. Good centring and quality of strike make full use of the even, good-size flan - all of which is taken into account with NGCs Choice VF grade designation. In all, a wonderful example of a popular type.
Offered is an appealing, 17mm silver Drachm, being an early posthumous issue in the name of Alexander, struck at Lampsacus (modern day Turkey) in 310-01BC, Price#1382. This example displays remarkably fine style for a coin of this type / period, and further benefits from a very pleasing patina which sets off the devices. Good centring and quality of strike make full use of the even, good-size flan - all of which is taken into account with NGCs Choice VF grade designation. In all, a wonderful example of a popular type.