Lot 1845

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III Arrhidaios, (323-317 B.C.), gold stater, (8.57 g), Sardes Mint, issued under Menander or Kleitos, c.322-319/8 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 bee above TI, to right **ALEXAND[POU]*, (cf.S.6702, Price 2523, ADM I Series XIV). Double struck on reverse, nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 394, lot 136.

Estimate
$4,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$5,000