Greek: MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV distater (21mm, 17.20 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, F...
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Fine Style Alexander Distater
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV
distater (21mm, 17.20 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, edge
cut. Lifetime-early posthumous issue, Amphipolis, 330-320 BC.
Head of Athena right, hair in four tight corkscrew curls, upswept
at temple, three more curls over left shoulder, wearing pendant
earring, double-necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet
pushed back on head, long intersecting crest ends, bowl decorated
with coiled serpent right / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Nike standing facing, head
left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left
arm; vertical thunderbolt in outer left field. Price 163. Fine
detail on honeyed flan.
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000.
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