Distater with Grapes Symbol
Triton XIV, Lot: 77. Estimate $15000. Sold for $18000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Philip III. Circa 325-319 BC. AV Distater (22mm, 17.20 g, 10h). In the name of Alexander III. ‘Amphipolis’ mint. Struck under Antipater. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a coiled serpent / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling stylis in left arm; grape bunch in left field. Price 170; SNG München -; SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Saroglos -. Good VF. Attractive style. Very rare issue with grapes.