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Stater - Alexander III Memphis 332 BC - 323 BC
| Gold | 8.57 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 332 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.57 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and stylis over shoulder with left hand, rose to left, letters on each side of legs.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
E Y
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II, on one side, and an image of a seated Zeus on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it's believed that the image of Zeus was included to emphasize Alexander's divine lineage and connection to the gods.
