Lot 1850

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.60 g), Teos Mint, issued c.323-319 B.C. under Menander or Kleitos, 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, griffin to right in lower left field, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6702, Price 2272, BMC 2272, M.284). A few marks, very fine and very scarce.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 403, lot 45.

Estimate
$4,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$4,200