Greece. Kings of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). AV Stater, Sidon mint. Lifetime issue, 324-323 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right; serpent on helmet. Rev. ΑΛEΞANΔPOY. Nike advancing left holding wreath and stylus; to left, date above palm; ΣI below left wing. Price 3490 a (same obverse die as plate coin). AV. g. 8.63 mm. 20.00 R. Obverse slightly off centre, otherwise superb, with underlying luster. Good VF/About EF.
Rare earliest dated stater in the Alexander series.