© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
¼ Stater - Alexander III Lampsakos 328 BC - 323 BC
| Gold | 2.14 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | ¼ Gold Stater (5) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝ-ΔΡΟΥ in two lines above and below bow and club; conjoined foreparts of two horses in central upper field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝ
ΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The ¼ Stater coin from Kingdom of Macedonia, minted during the reign of Alexander III (Lampsakos) in 328-323 BC, features an image of a youthful Alexander the Great on the obverse (front side), signifying his ascension to the throne at a young age.
