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Tetradrachm - Antigonos III Doson 229 BC - 221 BC
| Silver | 16.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Antigonus III Doson (229 BC - 221 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 229 BC - 221 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, seated left on galley prow, holding bow in his right hand. Below, oblong monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Antigonos III Doson coin is that it features the image of a youthful Alexander the Great on the obverse side, indicating that Antigonos III Doson was trying to associate himself with the famous king and reinforce his legitimacy as a ruler.
