How do you identify PRICE 3593?

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 3593?

PRICE 3593 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.59g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater — PRICE 3593

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3593

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

331 BC-325 BC

Mint

Babylon

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.59g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 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 3593 is a stater of Alexander III (331 BC-325 BC), struck at the Babylon 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 8.59g, 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.

About the Babylon Mint

Babylon was a major eastern mint under Alexander the Great and the Seleucid dynasty. It produced large quantities of Alexander-type coinage following the Macedonian conquest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 3593?: PRICE 3593 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (331 BC-325 BC) struck at the Babylon mint cataloged under Price no. 3593.
How do you identify PRICE 3593?: 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 3593?: PRICE 3593 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.59g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.