Alexander III 'the Great' AV Gold Stater, Price 3998, NGC AU, Fine Style, Very Rare

Offered here is an exceptionally attractive Alexander III "the Great" AV gold stater, struck at an uncertain eastern mint and catalogued as Price 3998. This is a genuinely rare variety, distinguished by its unusual reverse control and eastern style. The coin has been certified by NGC Ancients as AU, with an outstanding Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, and the highly desirable Fine Style designation. Details: - Kingdom of Macedon - Alexander III "the Great," 336-323 BC - AV Stater - Weight: 8.61 g - Uncertain Eastern Mint - Lifetime to early posthumous issue - Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right - Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis - Σ control beneath wing - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ - Price 3998 - NGC AU - Strike 5/5 - Surface 4/5 - Fine Style Price 3998 is a very rare issue and appears only infrequently in major auction records. Published examples are known from important collections and sales including SNG Berry 168, Triton VII, Gemini V, and Noble Numismatics. This example is especially desirable because of its strong strike, attractive surfaces, full weight, and Fine Style designation. A superb opportunity to acquire a rare gold stater of Alexander the Great with excellent eye appeal and strong certification. NGC Certification: 8495254-002