Stater (In the name of Alexander III; Abydos) (323 BC - 317 BC) front Stater (In the name of Alexander III; Abydos) (323 BC - 317 BC) back
Stater (In the name of Alexander III; Abydos) (323 BC - 317 BC) photo
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Stater In the name of Alexander III; Abydos 323 BC - 317 BC

 
Gold 8.51 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
323 BC - 317 BC
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.51 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#410726
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand and stylis in her left hand; in left field monogram above pentagram and at her feet, shell.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of Alexander the Great, while the reverse (back) side features an image of Zeus. This combination of images symbolizes the dual nature of Alexander's rule, both as a mortal king and as a divine descendant of Zeus.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (323 BC - 317 BC)  - - - - - -

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