TYPE Greek Imperial, pseudo-autonomous issues of Koinon of Macedon, mid-3rd c. AD, bronze AE25
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Head of Alexander the Great right, Greek legend ALEXANDROU ("of Alexander")
Rev: Agonistic table surmounted by two prize urns, Greek inscription [KOINON] MAKEDON[ON B NEO?]
REFERENCE: LE -, SGI -, L3 -
GRADING: AF / VG+, bit encrusted olive green patina, very scarce
ORDER INFO: G2899, $30
A scarce and attractive large bronze from the later Roman period, with a decent portrait of the great conqueror, who's appearance here is probably as much a nominal homage paid to the celebrated king's birthplace province as it is a suggestive device of wishful 3rd century Roman emperors. Rare and interesting reverse for these series.