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anonymous
2015-03-02
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold 1/4 Stater (2.16g). Mint of Amphipolis, struck 330-320 BC. Head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet. Reverse: AΛΞANΔPOY, bow and club, thunderbolt above. Price 165; Muller ---. Lustrous Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Va ...
Stater
The stater (Ancient Greek στατήρ, literally ‘weight’) was an ancient coin of macedonian origin which circulated from the eighth century BC to 50 AD. It was also heavily used by Celtic tribes. Original mintings of this coin such as practiced in Athens valued the stater at a tetradrachm (4 drachms), though issues at other places or t ...