Ptolemy I Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 3974 · 323 BC-316 BC · Memphis
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 3974 is a tetradrachm of Ptolemy I (323 BC-316 BC), struck at the Memphis 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 17.16g, 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 Memphis Mint
Memphis was an ancient Egyptian city that served as a Ptolemaic and early Roman mint. It produced coinage alongside the more prolific Alexandreia mint.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 3974?
- PRICE 3974 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I (323 BC-316 BC) struck at the Memphis mint cataloged under Price no. 3974.
- How do you identify PRICE 3974?
- 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 3974?
- PRICE 3974 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.16g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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