© J.C. Scherff
© J.C. Scherff
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Damascus 330 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.11 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.11 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420870 |
|---|---|
| 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 strut of throne, two dots and below bottom strut, ΔΑ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΔΑ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Alexander III (Damascus) coin was used as a means of payment for soldiers and mercenaries during Alexander the Great's military campaigns. It was a widely accepted currency throughout the ancient Greek world and was used for trade and commerce. The coin's design features the image of Alexander the Great on one side and the goddess Athena on the other, symbolizing the powerful alliance between the king and the city of Athens.
