© British Museum
© British Museum
Drachm - Alexander III Abydos 328 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 4.27 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field Hermes left, below throne Ξ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛEΞANΔΡOY
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the image of Alexander the Great, while the reverse features an image of Zeus sitting on a throne, holding a scepter and an eagle. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it's interesting to note that the image of Zeus on the reverse was a common feature on many coins minted during Alexander's reign, as he was considered a divine ruler.
