Kings of Macedon. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 20 mm, 8.56 g, 7 h), Babylon, 317-311. Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a sphinx 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; below wing to left, monogram within wreath; to right, monogram of ΗΡ. Price 3717. A splendid, lustrous piece struck on a broad flan. Good extremely fine. From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to 2005.
Price realized | 6'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |