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Æ Half Unit In the name of Alexander III, Sardis
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
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| Year | 323 BC - 319 BC |
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| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| Obverse description | Facing Macedonian round shield rendered in relief, with a prominent central boss occupying the majority of the field. The rim of the shield is decorated with an intricate pattern of stylized waves or scrollwork, characteristic of Macedonian bronze coinage of the early Diadochi period. A caduceus (kerykeion) is depicted on the boss, serving as a control symbol. The overall design exhibits the bold, compact style typical of hammered bronzes struck at Sardis under the successors of Alexander III. |
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| Reverse description | Macedonian crested helmet shown in profile, with crest, neck-guard, and articulated cheek pieces rendered in characteristic Hellenistic style. In the left field, a rose appears as a mint or control symbol, referencing the iconography associated with the Sardis mint. In the right field, a monogram and a caduceus serve as additional control marks. The abbreviated royal legend BA flanks the helmet, denoting BASILEOS (king), identifying the issue as struck in the name of Alexander III. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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