© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Colophon 323 BC - 319 BC
| Silver | 4.39 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 319 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field fish upward and in right field spear head upward.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on one side, and an eagle on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it's believed that the eagle symbolized Alexander's ambition to conquer the Persian Empire, which he eventually did.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (323 BC - 319 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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