Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.54 gm, 3h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, edge damage. Lifetime issue of Tarsus, ca. 333-327 BC. Head of Athena right, hair in three flowing curls, wearing necklace and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, long parallel crest ends, the bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; cantharus in left field below wing. Price 3005. Well struck from attractive style dies on bright flan.
Ex CGB, private sale with old dealer tag
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Estimate: 4000-6000 USD