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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm - Alexander III Sardis 334 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 4.29 g | 16 mm |
| 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 | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field cantharus.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin , which features Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) and was minted in Sardis, is considered one of the most well-known and widely circulated coins of the ancient Greek world. Its design features Alexander III wearing a lion's skin headdress and carrying a spear, symbolizing his bravery and military prowess. The coin's reverse side features the image of a seated Zeus, the king of the gods, holding a scepter and an eagle, which represents the kingdom's submission to the divine authority of Zeus. This coin is not only a valuable collector's item but also a significant piece of history that provides insight into the culture, politics, and art of ancient Macedonia during the reign of Alexander the Great.
