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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Antioch ad Meandrum 190 BC - 180 BC
| Silver | 16.94 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (221 BC - 179 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190 BC - 180 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.94 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left. To left, thyrsos above humped-back bull to left, with head facing
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 it was issued during a time when Alexander was still a young man and had not yet ascended to the throne.
