★ An exceptional stater of Alexander III ★
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 8.62 g, 11 h), uncertain mint in Greece or Macedonia, circa 310-300/275. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, ant above star. Price 832. Lustrous and clear, an exceptional piece. Virtually as struck.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 3'800 CHF |
Starting price | 2'400 CHF |
Estimate | 3'000 CHF |