Stater - Alexander (369 BC - 358 BC) front Stater - Alexander (369 BC - 358 BC) back
Stater - Alexander (369 BC - 358 BC) photo
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Stater - Alexander 369 BC - 358 BC

 
Silver 11.92 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Pherai (Thessaly)
Tyrant
Alexander of Pherae (Ἀλέξανδρος) (369 BC - 356 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
369 BC - 358 BC
Value
Silver Stater (3)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.92 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#171261
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Alexander riding horse galloping to right, the reins in his left hand and a lance held level in his right, wearing cavalry helmet, cuirass and with his sheathed sword on a baldric around his chest; on horse’s rump, double ax

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛ ΕΞΑΝΔ ΡΕ Ι Ο Σ

Comment

Wartenberg 17.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse (back) side features a seated Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and reflects the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (369 BC - 358 BC)  - - - - - -

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