KINGS of MACEDON. Kassander. As Regent, 317-305 BC, or King, 305-298 BC. AV Stater (19.5mm, 8.61 g, 3h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 307-300 BC.Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I Greek, Gold Sold For $ 17 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Kassander. As Regent, 317-305 BC, or King, 305-298 BC. AV Stater (19.5mm, 8.61 g, 3h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 307-300 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, and pearl necklace / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY, Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, trident head downward; monogram below left wing. Price 180 (same rev. die as illustration); Troxell, Ants, Issue 4; Athena Fund II 402 (this coin); Dewing 1116 (same rev. die). Lustrous, tiny mark and a little die wear on obverse. Superb EF. |