What are the physical specifications of PRICE 3486?

PRICE 3486 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.6g, diameter 18mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater, Nike reverse (PRICE 3486)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3486

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

325 BC-324 BC

Mint

Sidon

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.6g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

9 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 3486 is a stater of Alexander III (325 BC-324 BC), struck at the Sidon 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 8.6g, 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.

About the Sidon Mint

Sidon (in modern Lebanon) was an ancient Phoenician mint that produced coinage from the fifth century BC through the Roman provincial period. Its double-shekels and tetradrachms are important for Phoenician numismatics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 3486?: PRICE 3486 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (325 BC-324 BC) struck at the Sidon mint cataloged under Price no. 3486.
How do you identify PRICE 3486?: 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 3486?: PRICE 3486 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.6g, diameter 18mm, die axis 9 h, struck.