Tetradrachm (Alexander III Type) (200 BC - 1 BC) front Tetradrachm (Alexander III Type) (200 BC - 1 BC) back
Tetradrachm (Alexander III Type) (200 BC - 1 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm Alexander III Type 200 BC - 1 BC

 
Silver 16.43 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200 BC - 1 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.43 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#191699
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, AΛEΞΛIΛV to right, helmet over ΔA in inner left field, monogram below throne.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
AΛEΞΛIΛV
ΔA

Comment

Lukanc pl. 6, 72.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and conquered a vast portion of the known world. Despite being issued by the Uncertain Eastern European Celts, the coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural influence of the ancient Greeks, highlighting the far-reaching impact of Alexander's conquests.