© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Assos 210 BC
210 BC year| Silver | 16.96 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 210 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.96 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field griffin seated left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a young Alexander the Great, who was only 16 years old when he succeeded his father Philip II as king of Macedonia. Despite his young age, Alexander would go on to conquer a vast portion of the known world, creating one of the largest empires in history.
