Lot 1843

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.54 g), Cyprus Kition Mint, issued under Menander c.325-320 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, hair flowing and snake on helmet, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, in left field a monogram, to right **ALEXANDPOU*, (cf.S.6702, Price 3104, Hoover 893). Extremely fine, a very rare mint.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

Private purchase from Noble Numismatics with ticket.

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