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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Amphipolis 336 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.19 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 | 17.19 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#405838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field star.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the reign of Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic coins of the ancient world. It features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was used throughout Alexander's vast empire, which stretched from Greece to India, and it played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce across the region. Despite being over 2,000 years old, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
