BITHYNIA. Calchedon. Ca. 260-220 BC. AV stater (18mm, 8.49 gm, 12h). NGC MS 3/5 - 3/5, scuff. Posthumous issue in the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Athena right, hair flowing loose in waves with curled ends and over left shoulder, wearing pendant earring, necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, short divergent ends, bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; K in outer left field, ΠA monogram in left field below wing. Price 915 (Callatis, ca. 250-225 BC). Well-centered obverse, struck on mellow flan with areas of luster.
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Starting price | 1'500 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |