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Tetradrachm - Alexios 380 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 14.33 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Akanthos (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 380 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.33 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΑΚΑ-Ν-ΘΙΟ-Ν in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square with stippled quarters in relief.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΚΑ-Ν-ΘΙΟ-Ν
Translation: Akanthos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin from Akanthos (Macedon) is that it features an image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and the Macedonian king Alexios on the other. This coin was used as a standard form of currency in ancient Greece and was valued at four drachmas, hence its name "tetradrachm." The coin's design and the materials used to create it reflect the cultural and economic significance of Macedon during the 4th century BC.