© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ - Alexander III Amphipolis 336 BC - 323 BC
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 323 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head left; wreath or ivy leaf in left field
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Alexander the Great on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it's believed that he personally designed the coinage to promote his image as a powerful and divine ruler. The coin's design has been interpreted as a symbol of Alexander's ambition to conquer the known world and spread Greek culture throughout his empire.
