Kings of Macedonia. Alexander III (336-323 BC). Tetradrachm Babylon, struck under Stamenes or Archon, circa 324/3 BC

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Alexander III the Great tetradrachm from Babylon, struck circa 324/3 BC under Stamenes or Archon, in AR, 28 mm and 17.2 g, obverse: head of beardless Heracles right with lion skin, reverse: Zeus seated on a throne to the left with an eagle in the outstretched right hand.

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Alexander III "the Great" 336-323 BC
Babylon 325-323 BC. Lifetime issue.
AR tetradrachm
17.2g / 28mm
Obv.: Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Rev.: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ: Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand
Price 3656.
Well centered and excellent condition.

Alexander III "the Great" 336-323 BC
Babylon 325-323 BC. Lifetime issue.
AR tetradrachm
17.2g / 28mm
Obv.: Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Rev.: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ: Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand
Price 3656.
Well centered and excellent condition.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Kings of Macedonia
Year/Period and Variation
Babylon, struck under Stamenes or Archon, circa 324/3 BC
Ruler
Alexander III (336-323 BC)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
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Objects sold
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