© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III 310 BC - 275 BC
| Silver | 17.02 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.02 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field monogram and below the throne Θ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on the obverse (front side), indicating that the coin was issued during Alexander's reign but still bore the image of his father, who had passed away before Alexander's ascension to the throne. This suggests that Alexander III may have wanted to honor his father's legacy and connect his own rule to that of his father's.
