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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Paphos 325 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 17.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Regent | Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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, monogram of ΠΑΦ and below throne, rose
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. The name of Nikokles is engraved in tiny letters along the border of the lion´s skin on the obverse in an attempt to establish his overlordship over the island.Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Alexander III (Paphos) coin features an image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on the obverse (front side), which is a unique feature among coins of that time period.
