Æ22 - Alexander (300 BC - 150 BC) front Æ22 - Alexander (300 BC - 150 BC) back
Æ22 - Alexander (300 BC - 150 BC) photo
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Æ22 - Alexander 300 BC - 150 BC

 
Bronze 9.06 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Abdera (Thrace)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 150 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.06 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#170632
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Griffin seated left

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΒΔΗΡΙΤΩΝ
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Interesting fact

The coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, which is unusual for coins from Abdera, as they typically featured the city's patron deity, Apollo. This suggests that Alexander had a strong connection to the city, possibly due to his conquests in the region.