MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Time of Alexander III (the Great) to Philip III, 336-317 B.C. AV Stater (8.62 gms), Amphipolis Mint, ca. 325-319 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.Pr-172. Possible lifetime issue. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Nike standing left, holding stylis and wreath; to left, trident downward. Incredibly lustrous and exceedingly brilliant, this Mint State example also boasts a very bold strike. Some light scuffs and minor, scattered marks on the reverse prevent an even higher surfaces designation.
