© Michael62
© Michael62
Drachm - Alexander III 310 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 4.17 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#239750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; KI in left field, ME monogram beneath chair
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛEΞANΔΡOY
Translation: Alexandrou
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the image of Alexander the Great, who was the king of Macedonia from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. The reverse of the coin features the image of a seated Zeus, who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology. This coin was minted during the reign of Alexander's father, King Philip II, and it was used as a means of promoting Alexander's image and legacy even before he ascended to the throne.
