KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 8.55 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in the Black Sea region, circa 250-200. 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, K within circle above A. Price 1329. Very rare. A lustrous example. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins (with collector's ticket).