Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Amphipolis 320 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 17.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Regent | Polyperchon (319 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#204880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; laurel branch in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Π
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Possibly struck under Polyperchon, circa 318-317 BC.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II of Macedon. It was minted in the city of Amphipolis, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient Greek world. The coin features an image of Alexander's father on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. It was used as a form of currency throughout the Kingdom of Macedonia and was valued at four drachmas, hence its name "tetradrachm."
