What are the physical specifications of PRICE 79?

PRICE 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.21g, diameter 28mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Alexander III Tetradrachm — PRICE 79

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

PRICE 79

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Date

336 BC-323 BC

Mint

B20

Metal

Silver

Weight

17.21g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

4 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 79 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC), struck at the B20 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 17.21g, 28mm 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 B20 mint All Tetradrachm coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE 79?: PRICE 79 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC) struck at the B20 mint cataloged under Price no. 79.
How do you identify PRICE 79?: 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 79?: PRICE 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 17.21g, diameter 28mm, die axis 4 h, struck.