Lot 19
Kings of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Distater (17.23 g), Amphipolis mint, struck c. 324-318 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet, adorned with coiled serpent. Reverse: Nike alighting or walking left, holding wreath in extended hand, stylis in other; head of trident at left. Cf. Price 167; note also, Troxell, ANSNS XXI, no. 546, Group C, same obverse die, but with fulmen reverse symbol (also per Troxell, nos. 540 [kantharos], and 470 [fulmen] from same obverse as 546, while no. 543 [ex NFA I, 3-20-75, no. 82] appears to be a slightly earlier die state, before the chipping begins to appear at the chin the author notes of this small group that only 17 coins are known, struck from only three obverse dies, with the bulk from this die, and the trident reverse being the least represented symbol in this group. A stunning example, with choice centering, and beautifully struck in high relief from among the prettiest dies in the series. The lovely obverse die of relatively short duration, as it is already showing faint die cracks along the periphery. Very Rare. NGC graded Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 9.
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