Lot 1835

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.55 g), Amphipolis Mint, struck under Antipater, issued c.330-320 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, trident in left field, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6702, Price 172, M.105). Extremely fine, very scarce.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 117, lot 4389.

Estimate
$5,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$8,500