PRICE 2557 — Alexander III Stater
PRICE 2557 · 334 BC-323 BC · Sardes
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 2557 is a stater of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC), struck at the Sardes 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 8.62g, 17mm 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.
About the Sardes Mint
Sardes (modern Sart, Turkey) was an ancient Lydian mint — traditionally credited as the place where coinage was invented. It continued as a Roman provincial and imperial mint.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 2557?
- PRICE 2557 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Price no. 2557.
- How do you identify PRICE 2557?
- 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 2557?
- PRICE 2557 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.62g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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