Greek: MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.60 gm, 11h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - ...
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Star Alexander III Stater
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV
stater (18mm, 8.60 gm, 11h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Lifetime-early
posthumous issue, Salamis, ca. 332-323 BC. Head of Athena right,
hair in loose ringlets, and upswept at temple, wearing pendant
earring, beaded necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet
pushed back on head, short parallel crest ends, bowl decorated with
coiled serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left,
wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm;
horse leg right in field below wing. Price 3134. Beautifully
illuminated example of a scare type.
Estimate: $10,000 - $12,000.
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