© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Amphipolis 336 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.24 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 | 17.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#405850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field eagle head left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Alexander III (Amphipolis) coin is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a depiction of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it is believed that the image of Athena was included to symbolize Alexander's connection to the city of Athens, which was an important cultural and political center in the ancient Greek world.
