Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 19 mm, 8.58 g, 2 h), 'Babylon', 331-325. Head of Athena to right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, adorned with a sphinx seated to right on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike standing to left with spread wings, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and a stylis with her left; in the field below to left, Φ; in the field below to right, Μ. Price 3592 (same dies as the illustrated example from the British Museum). A scarce issue, with a small and elegant head of Athena. Minor reverse edge nick at 3h, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

CILICIA. Tarsos. Gordian III, 238-244. (Bronze, 32 mm, 24.24 g, 1 h). ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ / Π - Π Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from rear. Rev. ΤΑΡCΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωC / Α - Μ / Κ / Γ - Β Herakles standing to right, strangling the Nemean lion; behind, club. BMC 259. RPC VII.2, 3074. SNG Levante 1126. Very rare. Rough surfaces, otherwise, about very fine.