Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, 'The Great' (336-323 BC), Posthumous issue of Babylon, under Seleukis I Nikator, c. 311-300 BC, AV Stater, head of Athena wearing pearl necklace, pendant earring and crested Corinthian helmet with two short parallel crests, ornamented with coiled snake right, hair flowing loose over left shoulder and upswept at temple, rev. ALEXANDROI BASILEION Nike standing facing, head left, with wreath in outstretched right hand and stylis in left arm, head of Silenus looking upward in left field below wing, monogram within wreath in right field below wing, 8h, (Price, 3735) struck in high relief with residual lustre, some flattening but otherwise very fine.
Estimate: £4000 - £5000