So you like the look of an Alexander tetradrachm but…

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I was thinking of getting the Syracuse Decadrachm

 

Neat!

 

As soon as I win the Powerball

 

Here's a quick comparison pic of an Alex III tet paired with an Alex III obol:



Tetradrachm:
Babylon. Price 3599. Lifetime issue ca.325-323 BC.
25.5 x 24 mm.
16.8 gr.

Obol:
Tyre. Price 3253 (Ake). Lifetime issue; dated 329/8 BC.
9 x 8 mm.
.614 gr.