Kingdom of Macedon, Demetrios I Poliorketes AV Stater. In the types of Alexander III. Amphipolis, circa 294-293 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent / Nike standing to left, holding wreath and stylis; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to left, ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ to right, Z to inner left field, EΘ monogram to inner right field. Newell 93 (T/cc); SNG Berry 334 (same dies); Hirsch 1007 (same dies); HGC 3.2, 1006d (R2). 8.59g, 18mm, 2h.
Extremely Fine; light cleaning marks to rev., well-centred on the flan. Extremely Rare; only six noted by Newell, and only one other present on CoinArchives.
From the inventory of a German dealer;
Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group.
Price realized | 11'000 GBP |
Starting price | 5'100 GBP |
Estimate | 8'500 GBP |