Alexander III Stater, Nike reverse
PRICE 3242 · 330 BC-327 BC · Ace Ptolemais
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest; griffin on bowl of helmet
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand
About This Type
This PRICE 3242 is a stater of Alexander III (330 BC-327 BC), struck at the Ace Ptolemais 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, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3242?
- PRICE 3242 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (330 BC-327 BC) struck at the Ace Ptolemais mint cataloged under Price no. 3242.
- How do you identify PRICE 3242?
- The obverse depicts Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest; griffin on bowl of helmet. 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 3242?
- PRICE 3242 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.56g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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