© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Amphipolis 336 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.17 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.17 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#405806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field dolphin left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse 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 ruler of the Macedonian Empire. The coin's design and imagery were meant to convey the power and authority of Alexander's rule, and it was widely used throughout the empire for trade and commerce.
