Eastern Europe Celtic Imitation Alexander III Tetradrachm c200BC
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Grade: | VG |
Year: | 200BC |
Metal: | 91.7% Ag, 6.3% Cu, 1.4% Pb, and the balance as gold. |
Diameter (approx): | 28mm |
Mass (approx): | 14.8g |
Obverse: | Uniface |
Reverse: | Zeus seated right |
Interesting Celtic imitation tetradrachm of Alexander III. Probably from Eastern Europe (possibly around the Danube) and second century BC. 14.8 grams, 28mm diameter. XRF Tests as 91.7% Ag, 6.3% Cu, 1.4% Pb, and the balance is gold.
Supplied in an archival SAFLIP.