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Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Kolophon 310 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 4.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand.
Symbol (Left Field): crescent
Symbol (Left Field): lion-head l.
Symbol (Beneath Throne): Π
Script: Greek
Unabridged legend: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin , which was issued during the reign of Alexander III of Macedon (also known as Alexander the Great), features an image of the king on one side and a mythological creature called a "Kolophon" on the other. The Kolophon was a creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle, and it was said to be a symbol of strength and power. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during Alexander's reign, and it was widely accepted throughout his vast empire.
