Alexander III, 336-323 BC, Tetradrachm

Alexander III, Tetradrachm, Silver, 336-323 BC. Weight: 17.21 g, Diameter: approximately 25 mm. The obverse features the head of Herakles facing right, adorned with a lion skin headdress. The reverse bears the inscription BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, with Zeus seated holding an eagle and scepter. The strike is well-centered with slight wear on the high points, typical for this early issue. Reference Price 3581.

This tetradrachm was minted during the reign of Alexander the Great, a period marked by immense territorial expansion and the spread of Greek culture across the known world. These coins played a crucial role in maintaining economic stability and facilitating trade throughout Alexander’s empire. The imagery of Herakles on the obverse symbolizes strength and heroism, while the reverse depicts Zeus, signifying divine endorsement of Alexander's rule.