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© British Museum
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Amphipolis 336 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.21 g | 26 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 | 17.21 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#405843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field horse head left.
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 Alexander himself 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 its design was influential in shaping the art and architecture of the ancient world.
