Æ18 - Alexander III (336 BC - 323 BC) front Æ18 - Alexander III (336 BC - 323 BC) back
Æ18 - Alexander III (336 BC - 323 BC) photo
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Æ18 - Alexander III 336 BC - 323 BC

 
Bronze 3.80 g 18 mm
Description
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
3.80 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#149096
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Crested Macedonian helmet with a grain ear to the lower left and the letter K to the lower right

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (336 BC - 323 BC)  - - - - - -

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