MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Time of Philip II to Alexander III (the Great), ca. 340/36-328 B.C. AV Hemistater (4.29 gms), Amphipolis Mint. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Edge Marks.
Le Rider-3 (D1/R2'). Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Forepart of lion right; thunderbolt below. INCREDIBLY RARE and appealing, this fractional issue is very seldom seen and far more difficult to acquire than full Staters. Further, the impressive quality of the present specimen places it into a league of its own, and should undoubtedly generate tremendous enthusiasm.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Golden Gate Collection (Coin Galleries - 4/1993) Lot # 23.
Estimate: $7500 - $15000