What are the physical specifications of PRICE 51?

PRICE 51 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.22g, diameter 25mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Alexander III Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse (PRICE 51)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE 51

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Date

336 BC-323 BC

Mint

B15

Metal

Silver

Weight

17.22g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

1 h

Manufacturing

struck

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 51 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC), struck at the B15 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 17.22g, 25mm 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.

All Alexander III coins B15 mint All Tetradrachm coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 51?: PRICE 51 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC) struck at the B15 mint cataloged under Price no. 51.
How do you identify PRICE 51?: 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 51?: PRICE 51 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.22g, diameter 25mm, die axis 1 h, struck.