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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.20 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 | 17.20 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field sickle and below the throne monogram above M.
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, is considered one of the most well-known and widely circulated coins of the ancient Greek world. Its design has been widely influential, with its depiction of Alexander's profile and the image of Athena on the reverse side becoming iconic representations of ancient Greek coinage.
