Pre-Long Beach Auction #78

Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator. Gold Stater (8.5 g), 312-281 BC. Babylon I, in the name of Alexander III. Ca. 311-BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with coiled serpent. Reverse BA-ΣIΛ[EΩΣ] AΛEΞANΔP[OY], Nike standing facing, head left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram within wreath; in right field, HP monogram. Cf. SC 81.9 (sphinx on helmet); Price 3716; Hoover 3a. A magnificent example struck in detailed high relief. Beautiful rose color golden toning adds to its appeal. Lustrous Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.