Portrait of Alexander III

CNG 85, Lot: 294. Estimate $5000. Sold for $4800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.55 g, 12h). In the name and types of Philip II. Magnesia mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 323-319 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right, with the features of Alexander III / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer driving biga right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; cornucopia below. Thompson, Philip 6; Le Rider p. 278, 24; SNG ANS 316 (same dies); SNG München -; SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Saroglos -. Near EF.