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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Babylon 325 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 16.46 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 | 16.46 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field Nike flying right holding wreath above M, monogram below throne.
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 lion's skin headdress, which was a symbol of the Babylonian god Nabu, who was associated with wisdom, literature, and the arts. This shows how Alexander's empire was not only a military powerhouse, but also a cultural melting pot, where different traditions and beliefs were blended together.
