Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator. Gold Stater (8.53 g), 312-281 BC. Babylon I, in the name of Alexander III, ca. 311-300 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a griffin. Reverse: BA-ΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔP[OY], Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis in arm; in outer left field, H; below left wing, monogram in wreath. Cf. SC 81.7 (position of controls); cf. Price 3707 (same); HGC 9, 3a. Artistic portrait of Athena. NGC grade Ch AU*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Fine style. Estimate Value $4,000 - 5,000
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.