Alexander III Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3034 · 327 BC-323 BC · Tarsus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This PRICE 3034 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (327 BC-323 BC), struck at the Tarsus 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 17.13g, 29mm diameter.
About the Tetradrachm
The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard, Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3034?
- PRICE 3034 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (327 BC-323 BC) struck at the Tarsus mint cataloged under Price no. 3034.
- How do you identify PRICE 3034?
- 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ.
- What are the physical specifications of PRICE 3034?
- PRICE 3034 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.13g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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