Triton XVI, Lot: 292. Estimate $5000. Sold for $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.52 g, 7h). In the name of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319/8 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with serpent, and necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; torch below left wing, monogram below right wing. Price 2633; ADM I Series XV, 301b (same dies; this coin referenced); SNG Saroglos –; SNG Fitzwilliam 2095. EF, lightly toned, minor die wear on obverse, light scratch and slight die shift on reverse. Well centered.

From the RCM Collection. Ex G. Hirsch (20 September 1956), lot 28.