Alexander III Hemidrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 2572 · 334 BC-323 BC · Sardes
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 2572 is a hemidrachm 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 1.85g, 13mm diameter.
About the Hemidrachm
The hemidrachm (half-drachm) was a fractional silver denomination struck across the Greek world, typically weighing 1.5–2.5 grams. It served as everyday coinage for smaller transactions where a full drachm or tetradrachm was too large.
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 2572?
- PRICE 2572 is a Silver Hemidrachm of Alexander III (334 BC-323 BC) struck at the Sardes mint cataloged under Price no. 2572.
- How do you identify PRICE 2572?
- 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 2572?
- PRICE 2572 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.85g, diameter 13mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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