GREEK COINS
Kings of Macedon
Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 18mm, 8.59g 5), struck under Seleukos I, Babylon, c. 311-305. Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with griffin rushing right on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike standing left with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, ΜΙ; to left below wing, monogram within wreath. Price 3749. Sunrise 168 (this coin). A superb, lustrous example, sharply struck and of exceptional quality. Good extremely fine.
From the Sunrise Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 73, 13 September 2006, 436.