© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Babylon 317 BC - 311 BC
| Silver | 17.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Polyperchon (319 BC - 317 BC) Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317 BC - 311 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on a throne on the left, holding an eagle in his right hand and a sceptre in his left hand; monogram in a laurel wreath in left field, monogram under the throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ / AΛEΞANΔPOY
MP XA
Translation: King 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 the coin was issued during Alexander's reign but still bore the image of his father, who had passed away before Alexander's ascension to the throne.
