Stater - Alexander III (Lampsakos) (328 BC - 323 BC) front Stater - Alexander III (Lampsakos) (328 BC - 323 BC) back
Stater - Alexander III (Lampsakos) (328 BC - 323 BC) photo
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Stater - Alexander III Lampsakos 328 BC - 323 BC

 
Gold 8.58 g 18.14 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
King
Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
328 BC - 323 BC
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.58 g
Diameter
18.14 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#318176
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Nike standing left, wings outstretched, holding wreath in right hand and stylis in left hand; a double protome of confronting horses in left field; Δ, Τ, and Ο in monogram at her feet.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)

Comment

Müller 394.

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse depicts a seated Zeus holding a scepter and a small statue of Nike, symbolizing the king's divine right to rule and his military victories.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (328 BC - 323 BC)  - - - - - -

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