How do you identify PRICE 3243?

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 3243?

PRICE 3243 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.56g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater — PRICE 3243

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3243

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

330 BC-327 BC

Mint

Ace Ptolemais

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.56g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

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 3243 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 3243?: PRICE 3243 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (330 BC-327 BC) struck at the Ace Ptolemais mint cataloged under Price no. 3243.
How do you identify PRICE 3243?: 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 3243?: PRICE 3243 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.56g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.