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© Roma Numismatics Limited
¼ Stater - Alexander III Amphipolis 330 BC - 320 BC
| Gold | 2.15 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | ¼ Gold Stater (5) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#197036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bow and club; kantharos above, ΑΛΕΞΑΝ-ΔΡΟΥ around.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝ ΔΡΟ Υ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The ¼ Stater coin from Alexander III's reign is considered rare, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. Its value lies not only in its gold content but also in its historical significance, as it was minted during a pivotal period in ancient Macedonian history, when Alexander the Great's empire was expanding rapidly.
