© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Aspendus 187 BC - 186 BC
| Silver | 16.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187 BC - 186 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#422040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field AΣ (city ethnic) above KC (date), spear head in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
AΣ
KC
Translation:
Alexander (III, the Great)
Aspendus
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 but before his death in 186 BC. This suggests that the coin may have been minted as a way to promote Alexander's legacy and reinforce his claim to the throne.
