Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III 'the Great' AV Stater. Sidon, circa 333-305 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with griffin / Nike standing to left, holding wreath and stylis; AΛEΞANΔPOY to left, kerykeion below right wing. Price 3458; Newell, Sidon 2; Müller 205; HGC 3.1, 893n. 8.63g, 18mm, 3h.
Near Mint State; highly lustrous metal.
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG.
A magnificent example of what is believed to be the prototype issue of Alexander's Athena-Nike gold staters.