Tetradrachm - Argeios In the name of Alexander III

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IssuerChios (Ionia)
Year190 BC - 165 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.07 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Price#2430 , HGC 6#1139 Posthumous, SNG von Aulock#6642
Obverse descriptionHead of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field, ΑΡ above sphinx seated left on horizontal amphora and in exergue magistrate name.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΑΡ ΑΡΓΕΙΟΣ
(Translation: Alexander (III, the Great) Argeios)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (190 BC - 165 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5694588870
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