{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-gold-stater-ngc-ms-fine-style-ancient-greek-rare-336-323-bc","title":"Alexander the Great Gold Stater NGC MS Fine Style Ancient Greek Rare 336-323 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander the Great Gold Stater — NGC Mint State, Fine Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient gold with the artistry to match its history. This impressive 8.60-gram gold stater combines Mint State preservation with NGC’s coveted Fine Style designation, recognizing the superior artistry of its engraved dies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse displays Athena wearing an elaborately decorated Corinthian helmet, with flowing hair and a beautifully defined profile. The reverse features the winged goddess Nike holding a victory wreath and naval standard, accompanied by an eagle and the Greek inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ—“of Alexander.” Rich golden color and finely rendered detail give this example exceptional visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued during Alexander’s lifetime or shortly after his death, this stater belongs to the extraordinary age when his conquests transformed the ancient world—from Greece and Egypt through Persia to India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Ruler: Alexander III “the Great,” reigned 336–323 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Issue: Lifetime–early posthumous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Mint attribution: Uncertain mint in western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey; traditionally attributed to Salamis, Cyprus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Metal \/ Weight: Gold \/ 8.60 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Grade: NGC Ancients Mint State\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Strike: 4\/5 | Surface: 4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Designation: Fine Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* NGC notation: Die shift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Certification: 8748666-004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compelling combination of ancient history, sculptural beauty, and Mint State gold—a distinguished centerpiece for an Alexander the Great collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapstone Acquisitions, LP is a proud member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) and the prestigious International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"capstonecoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67592337227929,"sku":"8748666-004","price":20884.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/6948\/0601\/files\/Alexander_the_Great_Gold_Stater_NGC_Mint_State_Fine_Style.jpg?v=1790711401","url":"https:\/\/capstonecoins.com\/products\/alexander-the-great-gold-stater-ngc-ms-fine-style-ancient-greek-rare-336-323-bc","provider":"capstonecoins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}