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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.18 g | 26 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 | 17.18 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; left field caduceus above M and below the throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was issued during the reign of Alexander the Great's son, Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great's successor), and it features an image of the king on one side and a goddess on the other. The coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted throughout the ancient Greek world. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and weight were standardized across the entire kingdom, indicating a high level of centralization and organization in the ancient Macedonian economy.
