Ancient Greece: Thrace, Mesembria circa 225-175 BC Gold Stater NGC AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5; scra

ANCIENT GREECE. THRACE, MESEMBRIA.
Gold stater, circa 225-175 BC.
Struck in the name and types of Alexander III 'the Great' of Macedon, late lifetime or early posthumous issue. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Nike standing left, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; Corinthian helmet in lower left field.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5; scratches, certification number 6155696-001.
Reference: Price-974.
Rarity: Very Rare; seemingly the first to come to auction since 2019.
Weight: 8.40 g.
Composition: Gold.
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