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Tetradrachm - Alexander I 480 BC - 476 BC
| Silver | 13.15 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Philhellene (498 BC - 454 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 476 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.15 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#431679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of warrior, wearing crested Chalkidian helmet, right in dotted square within incuse square.
Comment
Light Milesian standard.
Raymond Group I, 8–12; Rhousopoulos 1040–1042.
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse (back) side depicts a seated Zeus holding a scepter and an eagle. This design was chosen to symbolize Alexander's divine lineage and his role as the king of Macedonia and the conqueror of a vast portion of the known world.
