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Tetradrachm 328 BC - 311 BC
| Silver | 17.07 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Babylon (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Satrap | Stamenes (328 BC - 311 BC) Seleucus (321-315 BC; 311-305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328 BC - 311 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (330-305 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion standing left; monogram above, Γ in exergue.
Comment
Nicolet-Pierre 11 var. (unlisted with Г); MIG -; Babelon, Perses -; BMC Arabia -; Traité -; SNG Copenhagen -.
Nicolet-Pierre records 7 varieties of this type with the M on the obverse and monogram on the reverse, none with the letter Γ in the exergue. He records varieties with Δ, Η, Θ, Ν, Ξ, Ρ and Τ.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, who was the ruler of the Alexandrian Empire at the time, on one side, and an image of the Babylonian goddess Ishtar on the other. This highlights the blending of cultures and religions that occurred during the Alexander's empire, where Greek and Persian influences coexisted and intermingled.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (328 BC - 311 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (328 BC - 311 BC) coin.
