© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Babylon 317 BC - 311 BC
| Silver | 17.18 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317 BC - 311 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.18 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421991 |
|---|---|
| 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; H in left field, monogram in a laurel wreath under the throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
AΛEΞANΔPOY
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, King Philip II, on the obverse (front side), indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign but still bore the image of his father. This suggests that Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, had a strong sense of filial piety and wanted to honor his father even on his own coins.
