Alexander the Great Goddess Nike Holding Bird Athena Solid 18K Gold Coin





This stunning gold stater minted under King Lysimachos depicts one of the earliest known portraits of Alexander the Great, in superb Hellenistic style, dating to 297 – 281 BC. The obverse shows the now deified King, Alexander the Great. He is shown facing right, his wild, unruly hair held down by a thin diadem, the horn of Ammon curling over his ear, clearly identifying him as Alexander. The reverse with the goddess Athena enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with aegis. Material: Genuine 18 K Solid Genuine GOLD. Weight : 4.5 grams. The item “Alexander the Great Goddess Nike Holding Bird Athena Solid 18K Gold Coin” is in sale since Monday, November 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Greek (450 BC-100 AD)”. The seller is “nightingale_box” and is located in Bangkok, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.
