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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Kolophon 310 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 4.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| General | Antigonus I Monophthalmus (306 BC - 301 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#331497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on stool-throne, eagle on outstretched right hand, holding sceptre with left hand; Π below throne, B above monogram in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛEΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin is interesting because 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.
