KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 19 mm, 8.60 g, 5 h), struck during the rule of Philip III Arrhidaios, Babylon, circa 323-317. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet adorned with serpent; to left, Μ. 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, ΛΥ. Price 3691. Well-centered and clear. Some minor edge marks, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of W. Belser, Zürich, prior to 1965, and that of his son, acquired in the early 1970s.
Price realized | 2'400 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |