KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA. ALEXANDROS III THE GREAT, king 336-323 BC. Stater, posthumous, Istrus (?), about 245-240. AV 8.50 g. Head of Athena r., wearing ear pendant, necklace and crested Corinthian helmet decorated with snake. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Nike with open wings, wearing long chiton, standing l., holding stylis with her l. hand, wreath in her raised r. hand; in field l., quiver, below wings, monograms. Price 180, 963. A. Vîlcu and E. Petac, The second Syrian War and Gold Staters of Alexander Type struck at Istros, AJN 24 (2012), 58 and pl.8, 11 (these dies, given to the mint of Gaziura [Pontus]).Very rare issue (only three other specimens known).Excellent hellenistic style. High relief. Some original luster. Good extremely fine
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