Tetradrachm Alexander III Type

Features

Issuer Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 300 BC - 201 BC
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.62 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
194887
References Kostial# 879
Michaela Kostial; 2003. Kelten im Osten : Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel- und Osteuropa : Sammlung Lanz (2nd edition). Verlag der Staatlichen Münzsammlung München, Munich, Germany.

Obverse

Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.

Reverse

Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΗΙⵎΙΞΙVΛVИ (partially ligate) to right. Star in left field.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΗΙⵎΙΞΙVΛVИ

Comments

Imitation of Tetradrachm of Alexander III of Macedon.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (Alexander III Type)
Roma Numismatics
Auction XVII
Lot 235
Internet Archive
28 Mar 2019 VF USD 378.75
(GBP 300.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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