Lot 4698

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.57 g), Teos mint, issued c.323-319 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, hair plaited and snake on helmet, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, griffin to right in lower left field, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6702; Price 2272, BMC 2272, M.284). Extremely fine, off centred on obverse and reverse, very scarce.

Ex Dr. L.J. Sherwin Collection and from J. Anderson December 5, 1988.

Estimate
$3,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$4,700

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