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Nomos 37

Zurich, 16 November 2025, 14:00 CET

Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Limmatquai 54, 8001 Zurich

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Estimate: 3000 CHF
Hammer Price:  3400 CHF
Lot 84

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.

Online bidding closes: 16 Nov 2025, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 11 Apr 2026, 21:32:55 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3400 CHF
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