Alexander III Drachma, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3604 · 325 BC-323 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 3604 is a drachma of Alexander III (325 BC-323 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 2.92g, 17mm diameter.
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 3604?
- PRICE 3604 is a Silver Drachma of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC) struck at the Babylon mint cataloged under Price no. 3604.
- How do you identify PRICE 3604?
- 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 3604?
- PRICE 3604 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.92g, diameter 17mm, die axis 4 h, plated.
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