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Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Karne 225 BC - 224 BC
| Silver | 4.1 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Antigonus III Doson (229 BC - 221 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 224 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#190074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his outstretched right hand and long scepter in his left.
Below throne, Phoenician letter,
To left, cornucopia and in exergue, date
Scripts: Greek, Phoenician
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
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. The coin features an image of Alexander's father, Philip II, on one side and an image of a lion on the other. The lion was a symbol of the Macedonian kingdom and was often featured on coins during this time period. The fact that the coin was made of silver and weighed 4.1 grams suggests that it was a significant denomination and was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value.
