Prospero Collection of ancient Greek coins to be sold at auction . The collection includes a number of gold and silver coins, including the famous Alexander Sarcophagus from Alexandria, which is thought to have been used as an altar in the Temple of Apollo on the island of Delos Most valuable piece expected to sell for $ 650,000 ; collection valued at $ 8 million . After so long out of the spotlight , the coins have attracted serious interest from potential buyers around the world and at recent viewings in the U.S. and the UK . Gold coin featuring head of a satyr `` a masterpiece of ancient Greek art ''
Prospero Collection of ancient Greek coins to be sold at auction . The collection includes a number of gold and silver coins, including the famous Alexander Sarcophagus from Alexandria, which is thought to have been used as an altar in the Temple of Apollo on the island of Delos Most valuable piece expected to sell for $ 650,000 ; collection valued at $ 8 million . Gold coin featuring head of a satyr `` a masterpiece of ancient Greek art ''