Lot 1975
Sale 50 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
Description
Macedon, Kingdom of Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.60 grams), 'Amphipolis mint', issued c.330-320 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right, in crested Corinthian helmet, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand and ship's mast, Boeotian shield in field to left, to right ALEXANDPOV, (cf.S.6702, Price 176, BMC 176, Muller 751, SNG Berry 139). A trace of mint bloom, otherwise good very fine and a rare mintmark.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0