Drachm - Alexander III (Sardes) (334 BC - 323 BC) front Drachm - Alexander III (Sardes) (334 BC - 323 BC) back
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Drachm - Alexander III Sardes 334 BC - 323 BC

 
Silver 4.26 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
King
Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
334 BC - 323 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.26 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182107
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Zeus seated on backless throne to left, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left. To left, monogram of ΕΥ and below throne, rose

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΕΥ

Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features the image of Alexander the Great, while the reverse features a seated Zeus holding a scepter and a small statue of Nike, symbolizing the king's divine right to rule.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (334 BC - 323 BC)  - - - - - -

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