Greek: MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV distater (22mm, 17.16 gm, 9h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5.
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV distater (22mm, 17.16 gm, 9h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Lifetime-early posthumous issue, Amphipolis, ca. 330-320 BC. Head of Athena right, hair in four tight corkscrew curls, upswept at temple, two more curls over left shoulder, wearing pendant earring, double-necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, long divergent crest ends, bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; cantharus in outer left field. Price 167. Müller 192. Smooth, dandelion flans.Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000.
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