 | Few ancient coins rival the beauty, power, and enduring legacy of the gold staters issued in the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexander the Great. Struck during or shortly after his reign, these coins were a cornerstone of the world’s first truly international currency system. The obverse depicts Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet adorned with a coiled serpent—an emblem of divine protection and intellect guiding military might. |
 | On the reverse, Nike, the winged goddess of victory, stands gracefully holding a laurel wreath in her outstretched hand and a stylis (naval staff) in the other, symbolizing triumph both on land and sea. Below her feet appears the mint control monogram, identifying the specific mint—this example attributed to an early Seleucid issue. |
Weighing 8.57 grams of nearly pure gold, it earns NGC’s highest surface rating of 5/5. The Fine Style designation underscores exceptional artistry. $33k USD.
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