KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 17 mm, 8.58 g, 7 h), Amphipolis, struck under Antipater, circa 325-319. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, trident-head downward. Price 172. Scratches and traces of mounting, otherwise, very fine.
From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins (with collector's ticket).