© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Abydos 310 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 4.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field head of Ammon right, below throne ivy-leaf.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin was minted during the reign of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II of Macedon. It features an image of a youthful Alexander III on the obverse side, which is quite rare as most coins from this era depicted the king himself. This suggests that the coin may have been minted as a way to promote Alexander's succession and solidify his claim to the throne.
