What are the physical specifications of PRICE 1928?

PRICE 1928 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater, Nike reverse (PRICE 1928)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 1928

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

325 BC-323 BC

Mint

Magnesia Ad Maeandrum

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.56g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 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 1928 is a stater of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC), struck at the Magnesia Ad Maeandrum 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 8.56g, 19mm 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 1928?: PRICE 1928 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC) struck at the Magnesia Ad Maeandrum mint cataloged under Price no. 1928.
How do you identify PRICE 1928?: 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 1928?: PRICE 1928 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.