KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Distater (Gold, 20 mm, 17.26 g, 9 h), Aegeae (?), circa 336-323. Head of Athena to right, wearing earring, necklace and Corinthian helmet adorned with a serpent. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike standing left, her wings spread, holding stylis over her left shoulder with her left hand and wreath in her outstretched right; below wing to left, Λ above Ο; in field to left, vertical thunderbolt. Price 191. Rare. Very nicely centered, lustrous and lightly toned. A few very minor marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a European collection, first acquired in 1983.