What are the physical specifications of PRICE 3963?

PRICE 3963 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.57g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater — PRICE 3963

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3963

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

332 BC-323 BC

Mint

Memphis

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.57g

Diameter

19mm

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 3963 is a stater of Alexander III (332 BC-323 BC), struck at the Memphis 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.

About the Memphis Mint

Memphis was an ancient Egyptian city that served as a Ptolemaic and early Roman mint. It produced coinage alongside the more prolific Alexandreia mint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 3963?: PRICE 3963 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (332 BC-323 BC) struck at the Memphis mint cataloged under Price no. 3963.
How do you identify PRICE 3963?: 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 3963?: PRICE 3963 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.57g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.