Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great. Gold Stater (8.58 g), 336-323 BC. Magnesia, under Philip III, ca. 323-319 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, the bowl of which is decorated with a coiled serpent. Reverse: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; below right wing, cornucopiae. Cf. Price 1947 (cornucopiae below left wing; same obv. die); Hersh -; CNG 66, 233 (same dies). Underlying luster. NGC grade MS*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Fine style.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.