PRICE 3969 — Alexander III Stater
PRICE 3969 · 332 BC-323 BC · Memphis
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 3969 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 8.55g, 17mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3969?
- PRICE 3969 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (332 BC-323 BC) struck at the Memphis mint cataloged under Price no. 3969.
- How do you identify PRICE 3969?
- 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 3969?
- PRICE 3969 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.55g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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