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Distater - Alexander III Aegae 336 BC - 323 BC
| Gold | 17.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Distater (40) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, her wings spread, holding stylis over her left shoulder with her left and hand and wreath in her outstretched right. Below wing, Λ above Ο and to left, upright thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Λ
Ο
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it is believed that the lion symbolized Alexander's bravery and strength as a leader.
