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Stater of Alexander the Great, Sidon

Stater of Alexander the Great, Sidon

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of Athena wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet; on bowl, griffin r. Reverse: Nike standing three-quarter l. holding wreath and stylis; to r., wreath.

Gold

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Coins