What are the physical specifications of PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309?

PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309 was struck in Silver, standard weight 14.14g, diameter 28mm, die axis 9 h, struck.

Alexander III Tetradrachm — PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Date

347 BC-328 BC

Mint

Amphipolis

Metal

Silver

Weight

14.14g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

9 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Laureate head of Zeus to right

Reverse

ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ

Nude youth riding horse to right, reins in left hand, victory palm in right hand

About This Type

This PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309 is a tetradrachm of Alexander III (347 BC-328 BC), struck at the Amphipolis mint. The reverse depicts Nude youth riding horse to right, reins in left hand, victory palm in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 14.14g, 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.

About the Amphipolis Mint

Amphipolis was a major Macedonian mint, particularly active under Alexander the Great and his successors. It was one of the largest producers of Alexander-type tetradrachms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309?: PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III (347 BC-328 BC) struck at the Amphipolis mint cataloged under Price no. LeRider Philip II 2.309.
How do you identify PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309?: The obverse depicts Laureate head of Zeus to right. The reverse depicts Nude youth riding horse to right, reins in left hand, victory palm in right hand with the inscription ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309?: PRICE LeRider Philip II 2.309 was struck in Silver, standard weight 14.14g, diameter 28mm, die axis 9 h, struck.