Lot 1034
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. Gold Stater (8.39 g), 336-323 BC. Kalchedon, ca. 260-220 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, the bowl of which is adorned with serpent coiled to right. Rev. AΛEΞANΔP[OY], Nike standing facing, head left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, KA monogram above NK monogram. (Price 914 (Kallatis); SNG Alpha Bank -). NGC grade MS*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate $6,000UP
This type was attributed to Kallatis in Thrace by Price but since has been reattributed to Kalchedon in Bithynia (see U. Wartenberg & J. H. Kagan, "Some comments on a new hoard from the Balkan area," Travaux Le Rider, p. 405).
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| Realized $6,490 |
