Stater. Greek Coins. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, "The Great". 332-323 BC. Salamis. Lifetime-early posthumous issue of Cyprus, Salamis. Head of Athena right, hair in three tight corkscrew curls, upswept at temple with one more corkscrew curl, flowing loose over left shoulder, wearing earring, necklace and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, long divergent crest ends, the bowl decorated with coiled serpent right. AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; eagle standing right in outer left field. Magnificent specimen with pristine surfaces, full original luster, intense yellow color, and perfect centering. Excellent eye appeal. Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, Fine Style. NGC

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Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, "The Great". Stater. 332-323 BC. Salamis. Lifetime-early posthumous issue of Cyprus, Salamis. (Price-3128). Anv.: Head of Athena right, hair in three tight corkscrew curls, upswept at temple with one more corkscrew curl, flowing loose over left shoulder, wearing earring, necklace and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, long divergent crest ends, the bowl decorated with coiled serpent right. Rev.: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; eagle standing right in outer left field. Au. 8,57 g.

Magnificent specimen with pristine surfaces, full original luster, intense yellow color, and perfect centering. Excellent eye appeal.

Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, Fine Style. Est...12000,00.

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5.000 €

Current bid

5.000 €

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