Kings of Macedonia. Alexander III (336-323 BC). Tetradrachm Tyre, under Ptolemy I as Satrap, RY 31 of 'Ozmilk, King of Tyre = 319/8 BC

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One ungraded silver Tetradrachm (16.94 g) from Tyre, struck under Ptolemy I as Satrap, Ozmilk the King of Tyre RY 31, circa 319/8 BC, of Alexander III the Great, with the obverse showing Herakles head to the right wearing a lion skin and the reverse with Zeus seated left on a low throne, holding a long scepter and an eagle standing right with closed wings.

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KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.94 g), Tyre, under Ptolemy I as Satrap, RY 31 of 'Ozmilk, King of Tyre = 319/8.
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; in left field, I-=𐤏𐤊.

Seller's Story

A great enthusiast of numismatics. Many years of experience working with coins and paper money. On this profile, you’ll find professional auctions of ancient and world coins, as well as a wide variety of banknotes. Authenticity guaranteed.
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KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.94 g), Tyre, under Ptolemy I as Satrap, RY 31 of 'Ozmilk, King of Tyre = 319/8.
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; in left field, I-=𐤏𐤊.

Seller's Story

A great enthusiast of numismatics. Many years of experience working with coins and paper money. On this profile, you’ll find professional auctions of ancient and world coins, as well as a wide variety of banknotes. Authenticity guaranteed.
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Kings of Macedonia
Year/Period and Variation
Tyre, under Ptolemy I as Satrap, RY 31 of 'Ozmilk, King of Tyre = 319/8 BC
Ruler
Alexander III (336-323 BC)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
16.94 g
Number of items
1
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