Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III (the Great), 336-323 B.C. AV Distater (17.07 gms), Amphipolis Mint, probable lifetime issue, ca. 325-323/2 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Ex Jewelry.
Pr-191A. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; thunderbolt in left field, monogram below left wing. Despite its status formerly in jewelry, this highly brilliant specimen stands without much in the way of handling and with clear detail throughout. For completeness, some very subtle graffito is noted in the outer left field of the reverse.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000
Pr-191A. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; thunderbolt in left field, monogram below left wing. Despite its status formerly in jewelry, this highly brilliant specimen stands without much in the way of handling and with clear detail throughout. For completeness, some very subtle graffito is noted in the outer left field of the reverse.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000