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© Nomos AG
Stater In the name of Alexander III; Sidon 322 BC - 321 BC
| Gold | 8.62 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322 BC - 321 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.62 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#403323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand; below left wing, Μ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
M
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a young Alexander the Great, who was only 16 years old when he succeeded his father, King Philip II, and went on to conquer a vast portion of the known world. Despite his young age, Alexander's portrait on the coin shows a mature and confident leader, reflecting the high expectations placed upon him by his father and the Macedonian people.
