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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Carrhae 305 BC - 300 BC
| Silver | 17 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Aetophoros seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; below throne, monogram; in the left field crescent and monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King 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 of Macedon, on the obverse (front side), indicating that the coin was issued during a time when the Seleucid Empire was still heavily influenced by Greek culture and traditions.
