Experts in Coins & Medals

Leo VI the Wise, with Alexander, 886-912. Follis (Bronze, 27 mm, 9.32 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + LЄOh S ALEΞAhdROS Crowned figures of Leo, larger and bearded, and Alexander, smaller and beardless, enthroned facing, each wearing a loros, and holding a labarum between them. each with his right hand; Alexander holds an akakia with his left. Rev. + LЄOh / S ALEALEΞAh/dROS bASIL / ROmЄOh in four lines. DOC 6. Sb 1730. Nicely struck and with a dark patina. Good very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.11 g, 2 h), Lampsakos. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated to left, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left; below throne, NO monogram; in left field, forepart of Pegasos to left. Price 1382. Attractively toned. Some die rust and a minor flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.