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Lot 2996    SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 21ST NOV)    Ancient Gold - Greek

Estimate $3,500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $3,400

MACEDON, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.47 g), Callatis mint, issued c.250-225 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, hair plaited and snake on helmet, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, K in left field, monogram below, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6702, Price 909, Marasesti 68). Extremely fine, very scarce.

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