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Stater - Alexander III Memphis 332 BC - 323 BC
| Gold | 8.5 g | 17.5 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 | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and stylis over shoulder with left hand, rose to right, letters at her feet below right wing.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
EY
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, who was the king of Macedonia and conquered a vast portion of the known world at the time. Despite his young age, he achieved many remarkable feats and left a lasting legacy in the ancient world.
