PRICE 3686 — Alexander III Tetradrachm
PRICE 3686 · 325 BC-323 BC · Babylon
Obverse
Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This PRICE 3686 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 17.2g, 27mm 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 3686?
- PRICE 3686 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (325 BC-323 BC) struck at the Babylon mint cataloged under Price no. 3686.
- How do you identify PRICE 3686?
- 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 ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ.
- What are the physical specifications of PRICE 3686?
- PRICE 3686 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.2g, diameter 27mm, die axis 4 h, struck.
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