Alexander III Hemidrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3489 · 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 3489 is a hemidrachm 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 2.12g, 13mm diameter.
About the Hemidrachm
The hemidrachm (half-drachm) was a fractional silver denomination struck across the Greek world, typically weighing 1.5–2.5 grams. It served as everyday coinage for smaller transactions where a full drachm or tetradrachm was too large.
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 3489?
- PRICE 3489 is a Silver Hemidrachm of Alexander III (325 BC-324 BC) struck at the Sidon mint cataloged under Price no. 3489.
- How do you identify PRICE 3489?
- 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 3489?
- PRICE 3489 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.12g, diameter 13mm, die axis 9 h, struck.
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