What are the physical specifications of PRICE 2547?

PRICE 2547 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Alexander III Drachma, Zeus reverse (PRICE 2547)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 2547

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Drachma

Date

334 BC-323 BC

Mint

Sardes

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.16g

Diameter

17mm

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

About This Type

This PRICE 2547 is a drachma of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC), struck at the Sardes 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 4.16g, 17mm diameter.

About the Sardes Mint

Sardes (modern Sart, Turkey) was an ancient Lydian mint, traditionally credited as the place where coinage was invented. It continued as a Roman provincial and imperial mint.

All Alexander III coins Sardes mint All Drachma coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 2547?: PRICE 2547 is a Silver Drachma of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Price no. 2547.
How do you identify PRICE 2547?: 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 2547?: PRICE 2547 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.