© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Memphis 332 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.11 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 332 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.11 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#323814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on throne left, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting left hand on sceptre, feet on footrest, rose at left, letters under throne, dotted border.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Ο
ΔΙ
Translation: Alexander
Comment
Attributed to the lifetime of Alexander.Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great wearing a lion's skin headdress, which symbolizes his bravery and strength as a leader.
