CVC & Collectables presents an important posthumous silver tetradrachm of Alexander III of Macedon, struck at the Babylon mint circa 310–300 BC under the authority of Seleucus I Nicator. This emission belongs to the great continuation of Alexander’s imperial coinage, produced decades after his death to preserve legitimacy, unity, and economic stability across the Hellenistic world.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Kingdom of Macedon (posthumous issue)
- Ruler: Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC)
- Issuing Authority: Seleucus I Nicator
- Date: ca. 310–300 BC
- Mint: Babylon
- Denomination: Tetradrachm
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 16.82 grams
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine (Ch F)
- Strike: 3/5
- Surface: 3/5
- Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing the lion skin headdress
- Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; Alexander legend; ΜΠ monogram beneath the throne
- NGC Notes: Edge marks, scratches, flan flaw
Alexander III (The Great):
- Reigned 336–323 BC
- Conquered the Persian Empire and established one of the largest empires in antiquity
- His coinage became the standard international silver currency of the ancient world
Seleucus I Nicator:
- Reigned 305–281 BC
- Founder of the Seleucid Empire
- Used Alexander’s coinage imagery to unify diverse populations and legitimize his rule
Collectibility:
Babylon-mint tetradrachms of Alexander issued under Seleucus I are especially prized for their historical depth, clear attribution, and distinctive control marks such as the ΜΠ monogram. This NGC Choice Fine example offers strong eye appeal for the grade and represents a tangible link between Alexander’s legacy and the rise of the Seleucid Empire. A cornerstone type for collectors of Alexander the Great, Hellenistic coinage, and early Seleucid issues. Find more alike here!
