On this coin, Athena is on the obverse, wearing a Corinthian helmet which is decorated with a coiled serpent, representing the Athenian chthonic deity Erichthonios.On the reverse, winged standing Nike holds a wreath. Next to her, in Greek capitals, is ALEXANDROU, translated as (this is a coin) 'of Alexander'.Early in his reign, Alexander embarked on a monetary reform, with the aim of making Macedonian more competitive and 'international'.
Athena and Nike coin pendant
SKU: JV-029
£55.00Price
