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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Amphipolis 320 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 17.17 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.17 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#418108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field dolphin right and below the throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was issued 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 as a form of currency throughout the Macedonian Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to India.
