Lot 2303
Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Distater (17.24 g) minted at Amphipolis, c. 330-320 or c. 323-316 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in lower left field, trident. Price 171 (Macedonia); Troxell 543. Much luster present, with obverse struck in high relief
A stunning example, with choice centering, and well struck in high relief from among the finest dies in the series. Superb, Nearly Mint State.
Similar to the Millenium specimen (Goldberg May 26, '08, lot 19), which realized $200,000 plus premium. Struck from the same dies as the Millenium example.
Estimated Value $70,000 - 80,000.
Ex Triton XII (5 I 09), lot 175; NFA I (20 III 75), lot 82; the Extremely Important Greek Hoard [Paeonian Hoard], Parke-Bernet (9 XII 69), lot 140; Paeonia 1968 Hoard (IGCH 410; CH I, 40).
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| Realized $103,500 |
