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Stater of Alexander the Great, Lampsakos

Stater of Alexander the Great, Lampsakos

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of Athena r. wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet; on bowl, coiled serpent. Reverse: Nike standing three-quarter l. holding wreath and stylis; to l., foreparts of two horses joined, symbol [Greek delta over omicron].

Gold

Classical period, Late

Coins