What are the physical specifications of PRICE 2563?

PRICE 2563 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Alexander III Drachma — PRICE 2563

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 2563

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Drachma

Date

334 BC-323 BC

Mint

Sardes

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.21g

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 2563 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 4.21g, 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 2563?: PRICE 2563 is a Silver Drachma of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Price no. 2563.
How do you identify PRICE 2563?: 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 2563?: PRICE 2563 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.