019: Kings of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-3
$200,000.00
May-26-08
 Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles( 2233) 

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  notes of this small group that only 17 coins 
are known, struck from only three obverse dies, most 
from this die, and the trident reverse being the least 
represented symbol in this group. 
Very Rare. 
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. 
Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 9. 

Our item number 115678

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