What are the physical specifications of PRICE 3488?

PRICE 3488 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.07g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Alexander III Drachma, Zeus reverse (PRICE 3488)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 3488

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Drachma

Date

325 BC-324 BC

Mint

Sidon

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.07g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 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 3488 is a drachma 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 4.07g, 17mm diameter.

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.

All Alexander III coins Sidon mint All Drachma coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 3488?: PRICE 3488 is a Silver Drachma of Alexander III (325 BC-324 BC) struck at the Sidon mint cataloged under Price no. 3488.
How do you identify PRICE 3488?: 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 3488?: PRICE 3488 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.07g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.