Greek: MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.58 gm, 1h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine...
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Mint State Issue of Seleucus I
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV
stater (19mm, 8.58 gm, 1h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Posthumous issue, Babylon, under Seleucus I Nicator, a. 311-305 BC.
Head of Athena right, hair flowing loose in waves, over left
shoulder, and upswept at temple, wearing pendant earring,
double-necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back
on head, long parallel crest ends, bowl decorated with coiled
serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY / BA-ΣIΛEΩΣ, Nike standing facing, head
left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left
arm; H in left field below wing, HYP monogram within wreath in
right field below wing. Price 3707. Well-struck with intricate
device detailing and vibrant luster.
Estimate: $12,000 - $16,000.
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