MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Time of Alexander III (the Great) to Philip III, 336-319 B.C. AV Stater (8.60 gms), Amphipolis Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Marks. Pr-164. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Nike standing left, holding stylis and wreath; thunderbolt in left field. Maintaining tremendous dazzling brilliance and exhibiting hardly any evidence of actual handling, this well centered example exudes great originality and serves as an excellent representation from the period of Alexander III or that of his successor, Philip III.
