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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm - Antigonos II Gonatas Pella 272 BC
272 BC year| Silver | 17.11 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Antigonus II Gonatas (277 BC - 239 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 272 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.11 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; monogram in inner left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ
Comment
Minted in commemoration of the victory of Antigonos II over his Epeirote challenger.The coin in the main image (17.11g, 30mm, 12h):
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 399. Sold for 7,000 GBP.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the Kingdom of Macedonia, issued during the reign of Antigonos II Gonatas (272 BC), features the image of a youthful Alexander the Great on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a majestic Zeus seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a small statue of Nike, the goddess of victory. This coin was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
