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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Damascus 330 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 17.16 g | 26 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 | 17.16 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field forepart of ram to right and below the throne ΔΑ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΔΑ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great wearing a lion's skin, which symbolizes his bravery and strength as a leader.
