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© British Museum
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.15 g | 27 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 | 17.15 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424754 |
|---|---|
| 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 and 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, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design was influenced by the local Babylonian culture. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Alexander wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse depicts the mythical creature, the Griffin, which was a symbol of protection and strength in Babylonian culture. This blending of cultures is a testament to the diverse and multicultural nature of Alexander's empire.
