What are the physical specifications of PRICE 1500?

PRICE 1500 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Alexander III Tetradrachm — PRICE 1500

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

PRICE 1500

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Date

328 BC-323 BC

Mint

Abydus

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.09g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress

Reverse

ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This PRICE 1500 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (328 BC-323 BC), struck at the Abydus mint. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.09g, 18mm diameter.

About the Tetradrachm

The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard — Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 1500?: PRICE 1500 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (328 BC-323 BC) struck at the Abydus mint cataloged under Price no. 1500.
How do you identify PRICE 1500?: The obverse depicts Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ.
What are the physical specifications of PRICE 1500?: PRICE 1500 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.