Lot 1849

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

Description

Paphlagonia, Sinope, (c.230-200 B.C.), gold stater, (8.49 g), in the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon, obv. helmeted head of Athena right, rev. Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis, to left, kantharos above monogram, to right **[A]LEXANDPOU*, (S.-, Price 1218 var. (monogram), Newell, Sinope -, HGC 7, 383). A few surface marks, good very fine with traces of mint bloom, extremely rare and an unpublished variety.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 390, lot 123.

Estimate
$8,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$6,000