Alexander III Didrachm, Zeus reverse
PRICE 80 · 336 BC-323 BC · B1
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 80 is a didrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC), struck at the B1 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 8.37g, 21mm diameter.
About the Didrachm
The didrachm (two drachms) was a major silver denomination of the Greek world, typically weighing 7–8.5 grams. It was the standard large silver coin of Magna Graecia (southern Italy), where cities produced some of the finest coins of the ancient world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 80?
- PRICE 80 is a Silver Didrachm of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC) struck at the B1 mint cataloged under Price no. 80.
- How do you identify PRICE 80?
- 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 80?
- PRICE 80 was struck in Silver, standard weight 8.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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