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© British Museum
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III 201 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 17.1 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#405990 |
|---|---|
| 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 (also known as Alexander the Great) was minted during a time of great economic and cultural prosperity for the island of Rhodes. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Alexander III and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the reverse side, reflects the cultural and political influence of the Macedonian Empire during that time. The coin's silver content and weight of 17.1 grams also speak to the importance of trade and commerce in the region, as Rhodes was a major center of trade in the ancient Mediterranean world.
