Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III, Sikyon

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year225 BC - 215 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.95 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Price#713 , Noe Sicyon#45 , HGC 5#254
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, youth standing left, holding tainia overhead; dove standing right and monogram below the throne.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
(Translation: Alexander (III, the Great))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (225 BC - 215 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3125788630
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