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Plated stater of Alexander the Great

Plated stater of Alexander the Great

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

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

Gold-plated silver?

Classical period, Late

Coins