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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Side 325 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 17.1 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) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189043 |
|---|---|
| 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 and to left, ΦI. Below throne, BΣ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΦI
BΣ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin featuring Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) was widely used throughout his empire, which stretched from Greece to India. It was a symbol of his power and influence, and its design was copied by many other kingdoms and cities in the region. Despite being over 2,000 years old, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
