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© Nomos AG
Drachm In the name of Alexander III; Teos 323 BC - 319 BC
| Silver | 4.25 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Regent | Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 319 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter with his left. In left field, below, palm branch tied with fillets and in exergue, spear-head
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on one side, and an image of a seated Zeus on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it highlights the close relationship between the Macedonian kingdom and the Greek city-states, as well as the importance of the gods in ancient Greek culture.
