Lot 1841

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.50 g), Miletos Mint, issued c.325-323 B.C. under Philoxenos, obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, hair plaited, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, AH monogram in bottom right field, to left **ALEXANDPOU*, (cf.S.6702, Price 2085, ADM I Series I, 21). Very fine and very rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 389, lot 86. From the L. Shea Collection.

Only one example in Pella and Coin Archives.

Estimate
$4,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,800