Alexander III Obol, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3227 · 325 BC-323 BC · Myriandrus
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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 3227 is an obol of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC), struck at the Myriandrus 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 0.66g, 9mm diameter.
About the Obol
The obol was the smallest standard silver denomination in Greek coinage, worth one sixth of a drachm. Typically weighing under 1 gram, obols are tiny coins that require careful handling and storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3227?
- PRICE 3227 is a Silver Obol of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC) struck at the Myriandrus mint cataloged under Price no. 3227.
- How do you identify PRICE 3227?
- 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 3227?
- PRICE 3227 was struck in Silver, standard weight 0.66g, diameter 9mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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