© Tanner Scott
© Tanner Scott
Æ16 - Alexander III Curium 325 BC
325 BC year| Bronze | 3.67 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 325 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#201439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
AΛEΞANΔΡOY with bowcase above, club left beneath and
horizontal branch below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛEΞANΔΡOY
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse (back) side depicts a seated Zeus holding a scepter and an eagle. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the power and authority of the Macedonian kingdom.
