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© British Museum
Drachm - Alexander III Lampsacus 328 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 4.28 g | 17.1 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 | 4.28 g |
| Diameter | 17.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#247239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field Demeter facing with two torches, below throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛEΞANΔPOY
Translation: Alexandros
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features the image of Alexander the Great, while the reverse 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.
