Greece - Macedonia - Alexander III - Gold Stater > Lot No. 005

Description:
323-317 BC. Abydus. Obv: head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet with coiled serpent on bowl with no legend. Rev: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis, MH monogram above pentagram in left field, cornucopiae beneath left wing with ALEXANDROU legend.

Measurements:
8.56 grams.

Condition:
Near extremely fine with small scuff on helmet.

References:
Müller 381; Price 1524; cf Sear 6702.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (EUR 950 - 1,190; USD 1,270 - 1,580)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,200