What are the physical specifications of PRICE 3137?

PRICE 3137 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater, Nike reverse (PRICE 3137)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3137

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

332 BC-323 BC

Mint

Salamis Cyprus

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.61g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 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 3137 is a stater of Alexander III (332 BC-323 BC), struck at the Salamis Cyprus 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 8.61g, 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 3137?: PRICE 3137 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (332 BC-323 BC) struck at the Salamis Cyprus mint cataloged under Price no. 3137.
How do you identify PRICE 3137?: 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 3137?: PRICE 3137 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.