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Tetradrachm - Alexander III Side 336 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.13 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.13 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, wreath and below throne, ΔΙ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΔΙ
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. The coin's design remained relatively consistent throughout his reign, with the obverse (front) side featuring a portrait of Alexander and the reverse (back) side featuring a seated Zeus. The coin was made of silver and weighed around 17.13 grams, as . What's interesting is that the coin's design and weight were standardized across the empire, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce across different regions. This standardization also made it easier for people to recognize and trust the coin as a legitimate form of currency.
