© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes In the name of Alexander III; Tyre 301 BC - 294 BC
| Silver | 17.17 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 294 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.17 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field club in circle and below the throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Hersh, Tyrus 31.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Nemean Lion" on its reverse side. The Nemean Lion was a creature from Greek mythology that was said to be invulnerable to arrows and weapons, and was only defeated by the hero Hercules. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Kingdom of Macedonia, which was ruled by Demetrius Poliorcetes at the time.
