Lot 1706

Sale 65 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.574 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued 328-323 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, ornamented with serpent, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, two horse foreparts cojoined (one horse only visible) in left field, D over [O] monogram under wing, around to right **ALEXANDR[OU], (cf.S.6702; Price 1358, M.395, BMC 1358a-e). Minor edge knock, otherwise extremely fine with traces of mint bloom.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 47 (lot 1947). A lifetime issue of Alexander III.

Estimate
$2,400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,600