© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III 310 BC - 275 BC
| Silver | 17.05 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.05 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. The coin features an image of Alexander's father, Philip II, on one side and an image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, on the other. The coin was used throughout Alexander's empire, which stretched from Greece to India, and it was considered a symbol of his power and influence.
