Identifying a mint mark on an Alexander tetradrachm

[Caesarincarnate]

Hello all. I'm just trying to figure out the mint on this Alexander. From what I can tell it looks to be a bumblebee. Am I correct that this is the Sardis mint Mark? Thanks to all for any input. As always, it is much appreciated.

[Sam]

If I see right a bee and this monogram above M (under Zeus ' throne) , it is Babylon mint.  

** the letters you see  above M , we call them monogram.


Added : How ever this Tetra of yours ,  is in NGC box , they usually say the mint on the tag .
Sam

[Caesarincarnate]

Yeah I was looking for it, but the mint is actually not listed on this one. But thanks very much for the info. Any idea about the significance of the bee?

[benito]

Yeah I was looking for it, but the mint is actually not listed on this one. But thanks very much for the info. Any idea about the significance of the bee?

That´s a good question . The significance of the bee. I own a good drachm with a bee,from Sardes.
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[Sam]

Yeah I was looking for it, but the mint is actually not listed on this one. But thanks very much for the info. Any idea about the significance of the bee?

You are very welcome.

It said in Greek mythology that Zeus was nursed by Melissa  as a child , she fed  him with honey rather than feeding him milk.

Maybe this is one of the reasons to see bees on ancient coins.

Sam