Macedon, Alexander III, Gold Quarter-Stater, Amphipolis Toned and hairlined

Toned and hairlined

Welsh plumes over oval quartered shield of arms

raising His right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels

with some light surface marks and nicks

lovely iridescent toning

Macedon, Alexander III, Gold Quarter-Stater, Amphipolis Toned and hairlinedKingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336 323 B. C.), Gold Quarter Stater. Mint of Amphipolis, struck c. 330 320 B. C. Head of Athena facing right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a serpent, rev. AEAN POY, bow and club, a thunderbolt above, 2. 15g., 9h (Price 165). A few light marks, well centred, good very fine to nearly extremely fine.