BITHYNIA. Kalchedon. AV Stater (8.46 gms), ca. 230s-mid 220s B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. HGC-7, 506; SNG Stockholm-835. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated let, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background Φ to inner left; bull butting left in exergue. Defying belief with an enchanting compliment of blazing luster and a full strike of fine style, this beauty leaves one grasping for words to form a coherent sentence. The high relief of the design makes it pop and flash from the NGC holder, and the tremendous magnetism that this piece displays makes it likely to garner much spirted bidding. An elusive find in such condition.
