780 Alexander the Great stater, Helmetted Goddess Athena & Nike View larger

780 Alexander the Great stater, Helmetted Goddess Athena & Nike

780

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Obverse depicts Athena wearing a crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with a coiled snake, wearing an earring and a necklace, her braided hair falling straight down the back of her neck and visible as wavy locks beneath her helmet to the side. The reverse depicts the winged goddess Nike "victory" holding a wreath and ship stylis (ornament) or a mast, and the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ "Of Alexander."

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Article group Pendants
Gender For Him or Her
Material Solid Sterling Silver
Outer diameter 23 mm (29⁄32in)
Inner (coin) diameter 18 mm (45⁄64in)

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Alexander the Great lifetime stater, Asia Minor, c. 328-323 BC