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Stater of Alexander the Great, Uncertain East

Stater of Alexander the Great, Uncertain East

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of Athena r. wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet; on bowl, coiled serpent; below, branch(?). Reverse: Nike standing three-quarter l. holding wreath and stylis. No symbols under wings.

Gold

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Coins