Stater - Alexander III (Amphipolis) (336 BC - 323 BC) front Stater - Alexander III (Amphipolis) (336 BC - 323 BC) back
Stater - Alexander III (Amphipolis) (336 BC - 323 BC) photo
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Stater - Alexander III Amphipolis 336 BC - 323 BC

 
Gold 8.58 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#181409
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike standing left, holding wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left. To left, trident head to left

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander the Great, who was only 20 years old when he succeeded his father, King Philip II, and went on to conquer a vast portion of the known world, creating one of the largest empires in history.