© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Memphis 332 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 16.98 g | 25.79 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 | 16.98 g |
| Diameter | 25.79 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#324694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on throne left, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting left hand on sceptre, feet on footrest, corn ear at left, letters under throne, dotted border.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY
ΑΙ
Translation: Alexander
Comment
Attributed to the lifetime of Alexander.Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin , which features Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) on one side and an image of Zeus on the other, was used as a form of currency during Alexander's reign. It was minted in several cities across Alexander's empire, including Memphis, and was valued at four drachmas, hence its name "tetradrachm," which means "four drachmas" in Greek.
