ANCIENT COINS, Greek, Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 BC), Gold Stater, mint of Kallatis, struck c.250-225 BC, head of Athena facing right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent, rev AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing left, holding a wreath and a stylis, monograms on left and below left wing, 8.55g, 12h (Price -; cf Price 908). A superb example, mint state, sharply struck and fully lustrous, a rare variety.
ex Spink Numismatic Circular, July 2010, vol CXVIII, no.3, item GK2923
Estimate: £3500-4000