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.

Alexander III Obol, Zeus reverse (PRICE 3227)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3227

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Obol

Date

325 BC-323 BC

Mint

Myriandrus

Metal

Silver

Weight

0.66g

Diameter

9mm

Die Axis

11 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 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.

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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.