© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III 332 BC - 323 BC
| Silver | 17.2 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Salamis of Cyprus (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 332 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406695 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field bow.
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, 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.
