Lot 1578

Sale 84 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.264 grams), uncertain Black Sea mint, issued 250-200 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, ornamented with griffin, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, to left **BASILEWS, DI* in lower left field, to right **ALEXANDPO[U]*, (cf.S.6702; cf.Price P10 [p.204], M.-, BMC.-). Pin holes and mounting on edge, otherwise good very fine.

Ex. Spink & Son, London. With ticket.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,900

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