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Stater - Alexander III Aegae 336 BC - 323 BC
| Gold | 8.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand; in left field athlete jumping left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
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 seated Zeus on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it is believed that the image of Zeus was included to symbolize Alexander's divine right to rule.
