Alexander III Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3585 · 331 BC-325 BC · Babylon
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 3585 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (331 BC-325 BC), struck at the Babylon 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 17.17g, 25mm 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 Babylon Mint
Babylon was a major eastern mint under Alexander the Great and the Seleucid dynasty. It produced large quantities of Alexander-type coinage following the Macedonian conquest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3585?
- PRICE 3585 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (331 BC-325 BC) struck at the Babylon mint cataloged under Price no. 3585.
- How do you identify PRICE 3585?
- 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 3585?
- PRICE 3585 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.17g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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