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Stater - Alexander III Amphipolis 330 BC - 320 BC
| Gold | 8.54 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.54 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left. To left, trident head downwards
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of a youthful Alexander the Great, wearing a lion's skin headdress and carrying a spear, while the reverse (back) side depicts a seated Zeus holding a scepter and a small statue of Victory. This design was meant to symbolize Alexander's divine right to rule and his connection to the powerful gods of ancient Greece.
