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Lot 1975       Ancient Gold

Estimate $2,000
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MACEDON, Kingdom of Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.60 grams), 'Amphipolis mint', issued c.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, Boeotian shield in field to left, to right ALEXANDPOV, (cf.S.6702, Price 176, BMC 176, Muller 751, SNG Berry 139). A trace of mint bloom, otherwise good very fine and a rare mintmark.

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  • Lot 1974  

    MACEDON, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.60 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued 330-320 ...

    Estimate $3,000

  • Lot 1975   This lot

    MACEDON, Kingdom of Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.60 grams), 'Amphipolis mint', issued c.330-320 ...

    Estimate $2,000

  • Lot 1976  

    MACEDON, Kingdom of Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.60 grams), Sidon mint, issued 324-323 ...

    Estimate $3,000

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    Estimate $4,000