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Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Sardes 319 BC - 315 BC
| Silver | 4.24 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| General | Antigonus I Monophthalmus (306 BC - 301 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 319 BC - 315 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on backless throne, his left leg and torso facing front, his head, right arm and right to left. He is holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left and to left and below throne, monogram
Script: Greek
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 a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during Alexander's military campaigns, which expanded the Macedonian Empire across a vast portion of the known world.
