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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Stater - Alexander III In the name of Philip II; Amphipolis 336 BC - 328 BC
| Gold | 8.56 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 328 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charioteer driving biga right, holding reins and goad; below horses, ivy leaf; in exergue ΦΙΛΙΠΠOY.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (II)
Interesting fact
The obverse 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 depicts a seated Zeus holding a scepter and a small statue of Victory. This coin was minted during Alexander's lifetime, and it is believed that the image of Alexander on the coin was based on a statue of him created by the famous Greek sculptor Lysippus.
