PRICE 59 — Alexander III Tetradrachm
PRICE 59 · 336 BC-323 BC · B3
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 59 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC), struck at the B3 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, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 59?
- PRICE 59 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC) struck at the B3 mint cataloged under Price no. 59.
- How do you identify PRICE 59?
- 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 59?
- PRICE 59 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.16g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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