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Didrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 8.48 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.48 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#403226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field M and below throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin , which features Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) and was minted in Babylon between 325 BC and 323 BC, is considered one of the most well-known and widely circulated coins of the ancient Greek world. Its design was influential in the development of subsequent coinage, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
