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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Byblus 330 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 16.50 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.50 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding long scepter with his left hand and eagle in his right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΑΡ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Price Monogram 119 symbol, consists of Α and Ρhttp://numismatics.org/pella/symbol/monogram.price.119
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Alexander III (Byblus) coin is that it features an image of the king with a distinctive hairstyle, known as the "Byblus beard," which was a symbol of his royal lineage and authority.
