Stack's Bowers Galleries

January NYINC 2022 Auction  –  15 - 17 January 2022

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January NYINC 2022 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 B.C. AV Distater (17.19 gms), Amphipolis Mint, probable lifetime issue, ca. 325-323/2 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Marks.

Pr-171. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; trident head in left field. Quite well struck and alluring, this RARE double sized denomination stands as a great overall example of the type, with the noted edge marks not being at all intrusive.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. Ex: Dr. Herbert E. Ives Collection.

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Price realized 52'500 USD
Starting price 6'000 USD
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