Gold Stater

Alexander the Great Gold Stater (Style)

Macedonian Empire (Ancient Greece) · c. 336-323 BC (Life) or 323-300 BC (Posthumous)

A gold-colored ancient Greek coin featuring a seated deity on the reverse, though it appears to be a modern cast replica with a granular, pitted surface texture.

Country: Macedonian Empire (Ancient Greece)
Year: c. 336-323 BC (Life) or 323-300 BC (Posthumous)
Denomination: Gold Stater

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Overview

A gold-colored ancient Greek coin featuring a seated deity on the reverse, though it appears to be a modern cast replica with a granular, pitted surface texture.

Historical significance

The gold stater of Alexander III of Macedon is one of the most iconic ancient coins, used to pay his vast armies and facilitate trade across his newly conquered empire from Greece to India.

Obverse (front)

Typically shows the head of Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet adorned with a serpent or griffin.

Reverse (back)

Nike (Goddess of Victory) standing, or Zeus/Seated figure (as seen here, which is more common on Silver Tetradrachms of this era). Inscribed 'ALEXANDROU' in Greek (AΛEΞANΔPOY).

Estimated value

$10-$30 as a modern souvenir/replica; $2,500-$10,000+ if an authentic ancient gold stater in high grade.

What drives this coin's value

Authenticity is the primary value factor. After that, centering, strike quality, and the presence of rare mint monograms determine price.

Grade assessment

Poor/Very Fine (VF) details, but the surface exhibits suspicious casting bubbles and lack of flow lines typical of modern copies.

Mintage & rarity

Originals are scarce to rare; replicas are extremely common as tourist pieces.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Look for a 'seam' on the edge, casting pits/bubbles on the field, and weight. Authentic ancient gold was struck with dies, creating 'flow lines' in the metal; this coin's 'bubbly' texture is a major red flag for a cast fake.