Kings of Macedon. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 17 mm, 8.59 g, 9 h), struck under Seleukos I, Babylon, 311-305. Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with serpent on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike standing left with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, ΜΙ; to right, monogram within wreath. Price 3748. A lovely piece with a very well centered reverse. Extremely fine.
From a European Collection.