What are the physical specifications of PRICE 186?

PRICE 186 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.57g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater, Nike reverse (PRICE 186)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 186

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

336 BC-323 BC

Mint

Aegae Macedonia

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.57g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest

Reverse

ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand

About This Type

This PRICE 186 is a stater of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC), struck at the Aegae Macedonia mint. The reverse depicts Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.57g, 18mm diameter.

About the Stater

The stater was a principal denomination in Greek coinage, struck in gold, electrum, or silver depending on the issuing authority. Gold staters typically weigh 8–8.5 grams on the Attic standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 186?: PRICE 186 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC) struck at the Aegae Macedonia mint cataloged under Price no. 186.
How do you identify PRICE 186?: The obverse depicts Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest. The reverse depicts Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ.
What are the physical specifications of PRICE 186?: PRICE 186 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.57g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.