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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Arados 328 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 17.22 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Regent | Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.22 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#197038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ below, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, kerykeion (caduceus) in left field, AP monogram below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΑΡ
Unabridged legend: ΑΡ = Αραδος
Translation:
King Alexander (III, the Great)
Arados
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the Kingdom of Macedonia, which features Alexander III (Arados), was used as a means of payment for soldiers and mercenaries during Alexander's military campaigns.
