KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 8.52 g, 5 h), struck under Seleukos I Nikator, Babylon, circa 311-300. Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a griffin on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike standing left with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; below wing to left, monogram within wreath; to outer left, MI. Price 3749. SC 81.3. Light marks and once mounted, otherwise, good very fine.
From a Swiss collection and from Koniaris Collection c. 1950-1960.
Price realized | 1'900 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |