How do you identify PRICE 3258?

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 3258?

PRICE 3258 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.57g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater — PRICE 3258

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3258

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

324 BC-323 BC

Mint

Ace Ptolemais

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.57g

Diameter

19mm

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 3258 is a stater of Alexander III (324 BC-323 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 8.57g, 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.

All Alexander III coins Ace Ptolemais mint All Stater coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 3258?: PRICE 3258 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (324 BC-323 BC) struck at the Ace Ptolemais mint cataloged under Price no. 3258.
How do you identify PRICE 3258?: 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 3258?: PRICE 3258 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.57g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.