Alexander III Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3611 · 325 BC-323 BC · Babylon
Obverse
Reverse
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
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 3611 is a tetradrachm 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 17.19g, 26mm 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 3611?
- PRICE 3611 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC) struck at the Babylon mint cataloged under Price no. 3611.
- How do you identify PRICE 3611?
- 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 3611?
- PRICE 3611 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.19g, diameter 26mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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