BRUTTIUM, Lokroi Epizephyrioi. Issue for Alexander the Molossian. 342-334
 BC. AR Stater (10.88 gm). Laureate head of Zeus Naļos of Dodona right /
 ALEXANDROU left, TOU NEOPTOLEMOU right, thunderbolt; eagle's head right.
 Boston MFA 943; Vlasto 1866; Vlasto, "Alexander, son of Neoptolemos, of
 Epirus," in NumChron 1926, pg. 157, 1.d (this coin?). Toned, good Fine.
 Very rare. ($1500) From the William N. Rudman Collection. Ex Classical
 Numismatic Group Auction 55 (13 September 2000), lot 76. Alexander, son
 of Neoptolemos, was the king of Epeiros. He was one of the mercenary
 'champions' summoned to defend the Greek cities of southern Italy against
 their enemies. He honored Zeus of Dodona, the central deity of the
 Molossians, on his coins. The sanctuary of Zeus Naļos at Dodona was
 reputed to be the oldest Greek oracle, and was known to Homer.

Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1138.
 
 Lot sold for USD  900, plus buyers fees.