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Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Chios 290 BC - 270 BC
| Silver | 4.1 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) Ptolemy Ceraunus (281 BC - 279 BC) Antigonus II Gonatas (277 BC - 239 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left, to left, triskeles
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
unpublished, suspected to be from Chios mint, Ionia .Interesting fact
The Drachm coin was issued during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. This coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 290 BC and 270 BC, and it features an image of Alexander III on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 4.1 grams. It's interesting to note that the Drachm coin was widely used throughout the ancient Greek world and was considered a standard unit of currency. It was also used as a means of spreading Alexander's image and influence throughout his vast empire, which stretched from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India.
