Kings of Macedon. Sidon. Gold Stater, Alexander III "the Great" (336-323 BC).

Kings of Macedon, Alexander III "the Great" 336-323 BC

Mint: Sidon, or possibly Damascus
Date: lifetime issue, after 331 BC

• Denomination: Stater AV
  
• Dimensions: 8.50gr, 17.89mm (approx 3/4")
  
• Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with griffin, her hair on long curls down back of neck.
  
• Reverse: A ΛEΞANΔP—OP to left of Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and stylis at her side on left, caduceus in inner lower right field.
  
• Notes: Very Fine
  
  FT-0922
  David R. Sear Certificate: 445CO/GK/E/M
  Stylis- pointed instrument for writing on wax tablets, signifying literary, law or commerce
  Caduceus- Hermes' winged staff with two snakes, symbolizing commerce, negotiation, messages, and peace.