Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.61 gm, 6h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Posthumous issue of Pamphylia, Side, ca. 325-320 BC. Head of Athena right, hair falling in three tight corkscrew curls, upswept at temple and falling loose over left shoulder, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, long parallel crest ends, bowl decorated with leaping griffin right / AΛEΞANΔPOY / BA-ΣIΛEΩΣ, Nike advancing left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; ΦI above BΣ below wing in inner left field. Price 2956. Expertly carved dies showcase impeccable artistic ability with each portrait boasting stunning remnant detailing.
Ex Harlan J. Berk, private sale with old dealer's tag
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD