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Distater of Alexander the Great, Amphipolis

Distater of Alexander the Great, Amphipolis

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obv.: Head of Athena r. wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet; on bowl, coiled serpent. Rev.: Nike standing three-quarter l. holding wreath and stylis; to l., trident head, inverted.

Gold

Classical period, Late

Coins