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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater In the name of Alexander III; Lampsakos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Gold | 8.55 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Perdiccas (323 BC - 321 BC) Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) Polyperchon (319 BC - 317 BC) |
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.55 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing to left, holding wreath in extended right hand and stylis over left shoulder; buckle to left, monogram under left wing.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Stater coin was minted during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. The coin features an image of Alexander's father, Philip II, on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was used as a form of currency throughout the Macedonian Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to India. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
