Stater of Alexander the Great, Arados
r. 336-323 BCE
Alexander III, the Great
Greek
Obverse: Head of Athena wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet; on bowl, coiled serpent; to l., S [Greek sigma].
Reverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU; Nike standing three-quarter l. holding wreath and stylis; to l., symbol AR [Greek alpha atop rho].
Gold
Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic