Is anyone looking at this Auction for tonight? I am particularly interested in a Drachma of Alexander III. Wondering what they may go for in XF. Any Greek experts out there that can help. Rich
I'm not an expert, but this is the time period I focus on. Prices for Alexanders can be all over the place. It really depends on - Lifetime vs after 323 BCE - The rarity of the mint - The quality of the strike, dies, and centering I've seen XF Alexander drachmas go over $1k, though this is too much. Unfortunately, bidding wars that don't really make sense can be common in these coins. Personally, I think $300-$400 for an XF is fair, maybe $600-$700 for a rare mint/type. Ironically, as I understand Alexander drachmas are actually rarer than the fancier tets. From what I've seen on Heritage, bids on well-known coins like Alexanders tend to go higher than market. Pella is a good site for researching types before you purchase. Also try searching for the Price # on CoinArchives and CNG to see what previous ones have gone for.
