What are the physical specifications of PRICE 32?

PRICE 32 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.18g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Alexander III Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse (PRICE 32)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 32

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Date

336 BC-323 BC

Mint

B11

Metal

Silver

Weight

17.18g

Diameter

27mm

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 32 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC), struck at the B11 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 17.18g, 27mm 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.

All Alexander III coins B11 mint All Tetradrachm coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 32?: PRICE 32 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC) struck at the B11 mint cataloged under Price no. 32.
How do you identify PRICE 32?: 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 32?: PRICE 32 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.18g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.