© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Argos 190 BC
190 BC year| Silver | 16.86 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.86 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field harpa and below the throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on the obverse (front side), indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign, which lasted from 336 to 323 BCE.
