CENTRAL EUROPE. Imitation of Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.55 gm, 10h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Imitating Alexander III the Great of Macedon, Amphipolis. Head of Athena right, hair flowing loose in waves, over left shoulder, and upswept at temple, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklace, and triple crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, short parallel crest ends, bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY / BA-ΣIΛEΩΣ, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; trident head downward in outer left field, eight-pointed star in left field below wing. Cf. Price 178 for prototype. Ex Credit Suisse (SKA Monetarium) (18 May 1986), lot 18. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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