Silver
Drachma
PRICE 3140 — Alexander III Drachma
PRICE 3140 · 332 BC-323 BC · Salamis Cyprus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Catalog Reference
PRICE 3140
Ruler
Alexander III
Denomination
Drachma
Date
332 BC-323 BC
Mint
Salamis Cyprus
Metal
Silver
Weight
8.39g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
1 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3140?
- PRICE 3140 is a Silver Drachma of Alexander III (332 BC-323 BC) struck at the Salamis Cyprus mint cataloged under Price no. 3140.
- How do you identify PRICE 3140?
- 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 3140?
- PRICE 3140 was struck in Silver, standard weight 8.39g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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