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Ancient Silver Tetradrachm – Alexander III “the Great” (Posthumous Issue)
- SKU
- SN#7
- Dimensions (mm)
- 30 x 22 x 3mm
- Weight (g)
- 14.34
- Colours
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Ancient Silver Tetradrachm – Alexander III “the Great” (Posthumous Issue)
Kingdom: Macedonian Empire
Ruler: Alexander III (posthumous)
Mint: Babylon
Date: c. 325–311 BC
Metal: Silver
Weight: 14.34 grams (underweight due to flan loss)
Dimensions: approx. 30 × 22 × 3 mm
Standard: Attic
Obverse:
Head of Herakles facing right, wearing the lion skin of the Nemean lion. Details softened due to circulation and age.
Reverse:
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on a throne, holding an eagle in his extended right hand and a sceptre in his left.
Vertical Greek legend ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ in the right field.
Control mark ΑΡ (AP) in the left field, characteristic of the Babylon mint. Beaded throne legs visible.
Condition:
Fine to Very Fine. The coin is irregular and partially broken, with a significant section of the flan missing, likely due to ancient test breakage or damage. Surface wear, edge loss, and uneven fabric are consistent with ancient circulation. Weight reduced as a result of the missing metal.
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- SKU
- SN#7
- Dimensions (mm)
- 30 x 22 x 3 mm
- Weight (g)
- 14.34
- Colours
-
Ancient Silver Tetradrachm – Alexander III “the Great” (Posthumous Issue)
Kingdom: Macedonian Empire
Ruler: Alexander III (posthumous)
Mint: Babylon
Date: c. 325–311 BC
Metal: Silver
Weight: 14.34 grams (underweight due to flan loss)
Dimensions: approx. 30 × 22 × 3 mm
Standard: Attic
Obverse:
Head of Herakles facing right, wearing the lion skin of the Nemean lion. Details softened due to circulation and age.
Reverse:
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on a throne, holding an eagle in his extended right hand and a sceptre in his left.
Vertical Greek legend ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ in the right field.
Control mark ΑΡ (AP) in the left field, characteristic of the Babylon mint. Beaded throne legs visible.
Condition:
Fine to Very Fine. The coin is irregular and partially broken, with a significant section of the flan missing, likely due to ancient test breakage or damage. Surface wear, edge loss, and uneven fabric are consistent with ancient circulation. Weight reduced as a result of the missing metal.
| Shipping provider | Shipping to Pakistan | Shipping to rest of world | Combined Shipping (Pakistan) | Combined Shipping (rest of the world) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
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Not available |
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