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Message:: [QUOTE="Collect89, post: 1734498, member: 15445"]Lifetime Alexander The next one is another Alexander the Great Tetradrachm.  It weighs 17.06 grams and measures 26 mm.  The monogram to the left of Zeus is slightly off the flan but there is enough present to identify it as a snake (or serpent in a bowl) which resembles the number “6”.  Much time was spent looking for this critter throughout Sear and internet images.  My friend then found the serpent in a bowl, Price 3665 Variant, Babylon Mint lifetime issue 325-323 B.C.  About the only thing I can add is that Alexander died in Babylon in June 323 B.C. so it’s pretty cool having an Alexander lifetime coin from Babylon around the time he died.   Here is my coin label for this one: Macedonian KingdomAlexander III (The Great)AR TetradrachmBabylon mint ca. 325-323 B.C.  17.06 grams, 26 mm diameterHead of young Herakles facing right clad in lion’s skinRev: Zeus enthroned facing left with legs parallel holding eagle and scepter.  Serpent in a bowl to left, AΛΕΞΑΝΑΡΟΥ to rightGrade: GVF with attractive old toning and lustrous details in the protected areas.  Slightly off center on small flanOther: Coveted lifetime issue coin with snake monogram from the Babylon mint.  Similar to Sear 6724, Price 3665 Variant.  From private sale June 2013.[/QUOTE]