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Stater - Alexander III Amphipolis 336 BC - 323 BC
Gold | 8.58 g | - |
Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
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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#181409 |
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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.