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Stater - Alexander 350 BC - 330 BC
| Silver | 10.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Epeiros |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Molossus (342 BC - 331 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Silver Stater (3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#173812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΤΟΥ ΝΕΟΠΤΟΛΕΜΟΥ
Translation:
Alexander (I, Molossos)
of the new Ptolemos
Comment
This type is thought to have been minted to pay Greek mercenaries hired to defend the Greek cities in Southern Italy from the local tribes: the Brutti and the Lucani. Cities like Tarentum and/or Lokroi.Interesting fact
The Alexander Stater coin from the Kings of Epeiros features an image of Alexander the Great on one side and an eagle on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it's believed that he personally designed the coin to promote his image and legacy. The coin's design has been interpreted as a symbol of Alexander's ambition to conquer the known world and spread Greek culture throughout his empire.