Ancient Macedonian Silver Coin of King Philip III Arrhidaeus (Successor of Alexander the Great)

Philip III Arrhidaeus Babylon Tetradrachm (323-317 BC) — Post-Alexander

Substantial silver tetradrachm (16.80g) from Babylon mint — minted under Philip III Arrhidaeus (Alexander's half-brother) during Wars of the Diadochi onset.

Alexander Continuity Design

• Obverse: Herakles head right — lion-skin headdress (Alexander divine imagery)

• Reverse: Zeus enthroned left — eagle + scepter; M field mark, AY throne

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Tetradrachm (4 drachms — major trade coin)

• Weight: 16.80 grams

• Reference: Price-181

• Period: 323-317 BCE

Successor Wars Eastern Capital

• Philip III nominal king, generals real power

• Babylon = Alexander's eastern imperial capital

• Continuity designs maintained economic stability

• Empire fragmentation beginning

Collector Masterpiece

Iconic post-Alexander tetradrachm from Babylonian mint. Essential Diadochi era type coin.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.