KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios, 323-317 BC. Stater (Gold, 19 mm, 8.57 g, 1 h), Sardes, struck under Menander or Kleitos. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent. Rev. ΦIΛIΠΠOΥ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, TI above torch. Price 2618. Flan fault on the obverse and with a die break on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins, ex Gorny & Mosch 220, 11 March 2014, 1230 (with collector's ticket).
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 750 CHF |