Kingdom of Macedonia Stater - in name of Alexander III, -250 – -225
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-250 – -225
Rulers
Antigonus II Gonatas
(-277–-239)
, Demetrius II Aetolicus
(-239–-229)
, Antigonus III Doson
(-229–-221)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.56
Diameter (mm)
17.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -250 to -225. Struck in Gold. Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 8.56 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet adorned with serpent on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace
- Reverse
- Nike standing to left, holding olive wreath in her right hand and stylis with triangular sail in her left. To left, Κ and below left, monogram of ΑΤΡ (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (250 BC - 225 BC) | — |
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