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Stater In the name of Alexander III
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus |
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| Year | 332 BC - 323 BC |
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| Currency | Drachm |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | Nike standing facing left in three-quarter view, clad in a flowing chiton with large spread wings rising behind her. Her outstretched right arm holds a naval standard or stylis, while her left hand gathers the drapery at her side; at her feet a ship's ram (aplustre) is visible in the lower field. The Greek legend ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ runs downward along the right field, identifying the issue as struck in the name of Alexander III the Great. |
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Salamis, the dominant city-kingdom on Cyprus's eastern coast, came under Macedonian influence following Alexander's campaign against Persia and the subsequent submission of the Cypriot kings at the siege of Tyre in 332 BC. The city's ruler Nikokreon — who had supplied Alexander with ships — was rewarded with control over much of the island, and the local mint operated with considerable autonomy under that arrangement. These Cypriot issues struck in Alexander's name are distinguishable from Macedonian royal production by subtle die characteristics catalogued by Price.