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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III 201 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 17.27 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.27 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#405974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field monogram above rose and below the throne ΡΟ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΡΟ
Translation:
Alexander (III, the Great)
Rhodes
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Rhodes featuring Alexander III was minted during a time of great economic and cultural prosperity for the island city-state. Rhodes was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient Greek world, and its coins were widely used and respected throughout the region. The fact that this coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time, speaks to the wealth and influence of Rhodes during this period. Additionally, the image of Alexander III on the coin serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Alexander the Great, who had conquered a vast portion of the known world just a century earlier.
