© J.C. Scherff
© J.C. Scherff
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 16.5 g | 28.0 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 | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field kylix and below the throne M and monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin , which features Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) was minted during his reign in Babylon, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design was influenced by the local Babylonian culture. The coin's obverse (front) features a portrait of Alexander wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse (back) depicts a seated Zeus, who was an important deity in Greek mythology. This blending of Greek and Babylonian elements in the coin's design reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during Alexander's conquests.
