Lot 4049
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.59g) minted at Sidon, 316/315 BC. Struck under Ptolemy I, Soter as satrap. Head of Athena right wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with twice-coiled snake right, and wearing beaded necklace. Reverse: [A]ΛEΞANΔPOY. Nike (Victory) standing left, holding wreath in right hand, stylis in left; to left, Σ (year 18). Price 3503 (same reverse die as 3503b). Finely detailed. A remarkable specimen. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
The Hunter Collection.
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| Realized $12,075 |
