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Macedonia. Aesillas (Quaestor). AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 14.08g). Obv: MAKEΔONΩN, head of Alexander the Great with horn of Ammon, right, Θ behind Rev: AESILLAS / Q, money chest, club and quaestor's chair, all within laurel wreath Ref: AMNG III 223; SNG Cop. 1330; HGC 3.1, 1110 G. Rough, Centered. Ex Hanau Collection Issued by the Roman quaestor Aesillas during his administration of Macedonia circa 93/92 BC, this tetradrachm deliberately echoes the prestigious coinage of Alexander the Great to ensure local acceptance. The reverse symbols — money chest, club, and quaestor's chair — assert Roman fiscal authority over the province. All coins guaranteed for life. (301) 542-4840