ALEXANDER the GREAT SILVER TETRADRACHM COIN
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KINGS of MACEDON
ALEXANDER III
THE GREAT
336-323 BC
In less than five years Alexander had defeated
the mighty Persians. Alexander marched his troops victoriously into Babylon, with its gardens and walls, which according to legend were 300 foot high and wide enough to accommodate two chariots riding abreast, where Alexander died (assassinated--presumably poisoned) in 323 BC. The Vast majority of Alexander tetradrachms were struck after 323 BC. This coin was struck 325 or 324-323 BC.
Silver Tetradrachm. 17.17g 25mm.
Babylon mint. Struck Lifetime 324/323 BC; 325-323 BC depending on reference.
Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, naked to waist, legs parallel, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; grape bunch above M in left field, monogram composed of ΦIΛH in the form of a trident head below strut; AΛEΞANΔPOY (Of Alexander in Greek) down right field.
Ref. Müller 692; HGCS.3-1.910; Price 3641 ("Price" = M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great...London. 1991).
NGC Certified and Graded Choice Very Fine. scratch, countermark, Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5, attractive light golden toning.
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