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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.19 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.19 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, bee, below throne, monogram and in exergue, Μ
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin , which features Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) and was minted in Babylon between 325 BC and 323 BC, is considered one of the most well-known and widely circulated coins of the ancient Greek world. Its design was influential in the development of subsequent coinage, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
