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

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

FT-0922

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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.
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