Lot 5176

Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.58 grams), `Amphipolis' mint, issued c.330-320 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, ornamented with serpent, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, kantharos in left field, to right **ALEXANDPOU*, (cf.S.6702; Price 168, M.193, BMC 168a-d). Well centred, probably from a clamp mounting with surface smoothing, otherwise good very fine.

Estimate
$1,600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,350

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