Stater - in name of Alexander III (Kallatis) (250 BC - 225 BC) front Stater - in name of Alexander III (Kallatis) (250 BC - 225 BC) back
Stater - in name of Alexander III (Kallatis) (250 BC - 225 BC) photo
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Stater - in name of Alexander III Kallatis 250 BC - 225 BC

 
Gold 8.35 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
King
Antigonus II Gonatas (277 BC - 239 BC) Demetrius II Aetolicus (239 BC - 229 BC) Antigonus III Doson (229 BC - 221 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
250 BC - 225 BC
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.35 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182118
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike standing to left, holding olive wreath in her right hand and stylis with triangular sail in her left. To left, Κ and below left, monogram of ΑΤΥ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ATY

Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)

Interesting fact

The Stater coin of Alexander III (Kallatis) from the Kingdom of Macedonia, made of gold and weighing 8.35g, is interesting because it features an image of the king on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during Alexander's reign, and its design reflects the cultural and religious beliefs of the time.