Alexander III Obol, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3606 · 325 BC-323 BC · Babylon
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
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 3606 is an obol 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 0.66g, 10mm diameter.
About the Obol
The obol was the smallest standard silver denomination in Greek coinage, worth one sixth of a drachm. Typically weighing under 1 gram, obols are tiny coins that require careful handling and storage.
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 3606?
- PRICE 3606 is a Silver Obol of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC) struck at the Babylon mint cataloged under Price no. 3606.
- How do you identify PRICE 3606?
- 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 3606?
- PRICE 3606 was struck in Silver, standard weight 0.66g, diameter 10mm, die axis 8 h, struck.
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