Silver
Drachma
PRICE 2542 — Alexander III Drachma
PRICE 2542 · 334 BC-323 BC · Sardes
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Catalog Reference
PRICE 2542
Ruler
Alexander III
Denomination
Drachma
Date
334 BC-323 BC
Mint
Sardes
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.13g
Diameter
16mm
Die Axis
12 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 2542?
- PRICE 2542 is a Silver Drachma of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Price no. 2542.
- How do you identify PRICE 2542?
- 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 2542?
- PRICE 2542 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.13g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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