Ptolemy I Stater, Nike reverse
PRICE 3975 · 323 BC-316 BC · Memphis
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 3975 is a stater of Ptolemy I (323 BC-316 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 8.54g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3975?
- PRICE 3975 is a Gold Stater of Ptolemy I (323 BC-316 BC) struck at the Memphis mint cataloged under Price no. 3975.
- How do you identify PRICE 3975?
- 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 3975?
- PRICE 3975 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.54g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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