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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III

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Issuer Uncertain Greek city (Greece (ancient))
Stated authority Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 300 BC - 200 BC
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Attic drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 15.81 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
583596
References Heintges# 8
Elizabeth R. Heintges; 2010. “Babylonian (?) Alexander Hoard, 1996”, American Journal of Numismatics, Second Series, Volume 22.

Obverse

Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress.

Reverse

Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; X-within-wreath in left field, X below throne.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
CNG
Electronic Auction 539
Lot 260
Internet Archive
31 May 2023 VF
(NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5)
USD 425.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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