© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Alexander III Sardis 334 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.23 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 334 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.23 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field head left with Phrygian cap and below the throne trisceles.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the Kingdom of Macedonia, which features Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great), was widely used throughout the ancient Greek world and was considered a symbol of power and wealth. It was also used as a means of spreading Greek culture and influence throughout the regions that Alexander conquered.
