Lot 1711
Sale 60 · An Important Collection of Australian Banknotes, Australian & World Coins
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold distater, (16.900 grams), `Amphipolis mint', issued 330-320 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand and ship's mast, cantharus to left upright, downwards to right, **ALEXANDROU, (S.6700; Price 167, M.192, BMC 167a-c). Nearly very fine and very rare.
A lifetime issue of Alexander III of a very rare denomination, being the heaviest gold coin to this date.
- Estimate
- $7,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $0