Alexander III Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3487 · 325 BC-324 BC · Sidon
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 3487 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (325 BC-324 BC), struck at the Sidon 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 17.12g, 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.
About the Sidon Mint
Sidon (in modern Lebanon) was an ancient Phoenician mint that produced coinage from the fifth century BC through the Roman provincial period. Its double-shekels and tetradrachms are important for Phoenician numismatics.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3487?
- PRICE 3487 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (325 BC-324 BC) struck at the Sidon mint cataloged under Price no. 3487.
- How do you identify PRICE 3487?
- 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 3487?
- PRICE 3487 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.12g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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