Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III the Great. Gold Stater (8.51 g), 336-323 BC. Memphis, under Ptolemy I, as Satrap, ca. 323/2-317/1 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with coiled serpent. Reverse: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, holding wreath and stylis. Price 3961; Zervos issue 72. Well struck from beautiful artistic dies. Underlying luster present. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000
Private purchase from Tom Cederlind.