© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Paphos 321 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 17 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#422011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings. To left, dove standing right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Struck in the name of Alexander III by Nikokles of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus.
Interesting fact
The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse side depicts a seated Zeus holding a scepter and an eagle. This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage and symbolized the power and authority of the ruler.
