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Drachm In the name of Alexander III;Lampsakos 310 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 4.3 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Too left, ΚΙ and below throne, monogram of ΝΟ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
KI
NO
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 from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. This coin was minted during his lifetime, and it features an image of his father, King Philip II, on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the kingdom, and it was also used to pay soldiers and mercenaries. Despite being over 2,000 years old, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
