PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341 Alexander III obverse — Wreathed head of Apollo to right Obverse
PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341 Alexander III reverse — Biga being raced to right Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341
Ruler
Alexander III
Denomination
Stater
Date
336 BC-328 BC
Mint
Pella Macedon
Metal
Gold
Weight
8.59g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

Wreathed head of Apollo to right

Reverse

ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ

Biga being raced to right

About This Type

This PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341 is a stater of Alexander III (336 BC-328 BC), struck at the Pella Macedon mint. The reverse depicts Biga being raced to right. 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 Pella Macedon Mint

Pella was the capital of the Macedonian kingdom and a principal mint under Philip II and Alexander the Great. Much of Alexander's early coinage was struck here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341?
PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (336 BC-328 BC) struck at the Pella Macedon mint cataloged under Price no. LeRider Philip II 3.341.
How do you identify PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341?
The obverse depicts Wreathed head of Apollo to right. The reverse depicts Biga being raced to right with the inscription ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ.
What are the physical specifications of PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341?
PRICE LeRider Philip II 3.341 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.59g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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