What are the physical specifications of PRICE 3494?

PRICE 3494 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.64g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater, Nike reverse (PRICE 3494)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3494

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

324 BC-323 BC

Mint

Sidon

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.64g

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 3494 is a stater of Alexander III (324 BC-323 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 8.64g, 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 3494?: PRICE 3494 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (324 BC-323 BC) struck at the Sidon mint cataloged under Price no. 3494.
How do you identify PRICE 3494?: 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 3494?: PRICE 3494 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.64g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.