KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander I. 498-454 BC. AR Stater (26mm, 13.35 g, 3h). Light Milesian standard. Aigai mint. Struck circa 460-454 BC.Electronic Auction 502 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander I. 498-454 BC. AR Stater (26mm, 13.35 g, 3h). Light Milesian standard. Aigai mint. Struck circa 460-454 BC. Warrior, wearing kausia and holding two spears, on horse galloping right / Forepart of goat right, head left, in linear square within incuse square. Raymond Group III, 114–7 var. (horse stepping); HGC 3, 769 var. (same); SNG ANS 34 = SNG Berry 67 (same dies). Toned, a few light scratches, struck with worn obverse die. Near VF. Very rare variety. |