Kings of Macedon, Alexander III the Great, 336-323 BC, Stater ca. 333-305 BC, Sidon, NGC graded

Kings of Macedon. Alexander III the Great, 336-323 BC. Stater ca. 333-305 BC, Sidon. Gold 8.53 g.; 17 mm.
Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing a triple-crested Corinthian helmet, ornamented with a griffin on the helmet // Reverse: Nike standing left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand, a stylis in her left hand. Under her left wing, a kerykeion. Reverse caption: AΛEΞANΔPOY

Price: 3458. HGC: 3.1-893n.

This type is believed to be the prototype issue of Alexander's Athena-Nike gold staters. Graded NGC XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5