PRICE PELLA Philip II 289 — Alexander III Stater
PRICE PELLA Philip II 289 · 336 BC-328 BC · Pella Macedon
Obverse
Wreathed head of Apollo to right
Reverse
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Biga being raced to right
About This Type
This PRICE PELLA Philip II 289 is a stater of Alexander III (336 BC-328 BC), struck at the Pella Macedon mint. The reverse depicts Biga being raced to right.
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 PELLA Philip II 289?
- PRICE PELLA Philip II 289 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (336 BC-328 BC) struck at the Pella Macedon mint cataloged under Price no. PELLA Philip II 289.
- How do you identify PRICE PELLA Philip II 289?
- 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 PELLA Philip II 289?
- PRICE PELLA Philip II 289 was struck in Gold, diameter 18mm, struck.
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