Alexander III, 336-323 BC, Posthumous Tetradrachm

Alexander III, Tetradrachm, Silver, minted posthumously in Babylon, 336-323 BC. Weighs 17.16g with an approximate diameter of 25mm. The obverse features the head of Herakles to the right, wearing a lion skin headdress with paws meticulously tied beneath the chin, exhibiting strong details typical of the period. On the reverse, the inscription "ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ" encircles Zeus enthroned left, holding an eagle and scepter. The coin exhibits a competent central strike with slight peripheral softness. Classified under Price 3747, this piece holds a numismatic estimate of 30-60€.

This tetradrachm, bearing the imagery indicative of Alexander the Great, was produced posthumously, reflecting the enduring influence of his legacy. Minted in Babylon, it symbolizes the vast reach of his empire and the continued respect for his authority even after his death. Coins such as this served both as currency and as a tool for disseminating Alexander’s deified image, reinforcing his role as a cultural and economic icon across the Hellenistic world.