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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.14 g | 26.0 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 | 17.14 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#190070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Below throne, two monograms and in exergue, trident to left
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 during his reign (325-323 BCE), 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.
