Tetradrachm (Alexander III Type) (300 BC - 201 BC) front Tetradrachm (Alexander III Type) (300 BC - 201 BC) back
Tetradrachm (Alexander III Type) (300 BC - 201 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm Alexander III Type 300 BC - 201 BC

 
Silver 17.08 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 201 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.08 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#191697
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ZΛΛΛCΞNVA to right; two letters above monogram in left field, III under throne.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ZΛΛΛCΞNVA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, which suggests that the Celts who created it may have been influenced by Greek culture.