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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Pella 325 BC - 315 BC
| Silver | 17.22 g | 25.0 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 - 315 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.22 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings. To left, Corinthian helmet to left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse depicts a seated Zeus holding an eagle and scepter. This design was chosen to symbolize Alexander's divine lineage and his role as the ruler of the Macedonian Empire.
