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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.205 g | 28 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 | 17.205 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; left field Nike right above M and below the throne 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) 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 and minting process were standardized across the vast Macedonian Empire, which stretched from Greece to India, and it was used as a standard unit of currency throughout the empire. This coin's design features Alexander III on one side and an image of Zeus on the other, symbolizing the king's divine lineage and authority.
