Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.58 gm, 11h). NGC MS ★ 5/5 - 5/5. Posthumous issue of Amphipolis, by Cassander as regent (317-305 BC) or king (305-297 BC), ca. 307-300 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, aegis at base of neck / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled on left arm; trident head left in left field. Price 175. Müller --. Subdued surfaces with underlying luster around the devices.
From the Collection of A Scottish Gentleman. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 87 (18 May 2011), lot 383.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD