Alexander III Unit
PRICE 2551 · 334 BC-323 BC · Sardes
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Bow in bow-case and club
About This Type
This PRICE 2551 is an unit of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC), struck at the Sardes mint. The reverse depicts Bow in bow-case and club. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.45g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 2551?
- PRICE 2551 is a Bronze Unit of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Price no. 2551.
- How do you identify PRICE 2551?
- The obverse depicts Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress. The reverse depicts Bow in bow-case and club with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ.
- What are the physical specifications of PRICE 2551?
- PRICE 2551 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.45g, diameter 18mm, die axis 4 h, struck.
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