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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Damascus 330 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 17.18 g | 24.93 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 | 17.18 g |
| Diameter | 24.93 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on ornamental throne, holding long, vertical scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right in his right. To left, forepart of a ram to right, above struts of throne, two dots and below bottom strut, ΔΑ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΔΑ
Translation: (in the name and type of) Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
With the range of issue spanning before and after 323 BC, the year of Alexander III's demise, it is likely the latter portion was continued to be minted "in Alexander's name and type," posthumously.Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin , which features Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) was minted during his reign in the 4th century BC. It's interesting to note that the coin's design remained relatively unchanged during his reign, with the obverse side featuring a portrait of Alexander and the reverse side featuring an image of Zeus. This consistency in design suggests that the coin was an important symbol of Alexander's authority and power, and it was likely used extensively in trade and commerce throughout his empire.
