Stater (In the name of Alexander III; Abydos) (310 BC - 301 BC) front Stater (In the name of Alexander III; Abydos) (310 BC - 301 BC) back
Stater (In the name of Alexander III; Abydos) (310 BC - 301 BC) photo
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Stater In the name of Alexander III; Abydos 310 BC - 301 BC

 
Gold 8.54 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
General
Antigonus I Monophthalmus (306 BC - 301 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
310 BC - 301 BC
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.54 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#420857
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand; in left field monogram and below left wing shell.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)

Comment

ADM II Series XIX.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, wearing a lion's skin headdress, which was a symbol of his power and bravery.