Ancient Gold - Greek
Lot 2997 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 21ST NOV) Ancient Gold - Greek
Estimate $3,000
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SOLD $3,600
MACEDON, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), gold stater, (8.58 g), Sardis Mint, issued c.334-323 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right in crested Corinthian helmet, hair plaited, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand, tripod in left field, to right **ALEXANDRO[U]*, (cf.S.6702, Price 2537, SNG BMC -, M.-). Well centred, good very fine with light mint bloom, a rare variety.
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