© J.C. Scherff
© J.C. Scherff
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Corinth 310 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 17.1 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 290 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings. To left, statue of Athena and below throne, ΟΛΥ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. The coin features an image of Alexander's father, Philip II, on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the kingdom and was considered a symbol of the wealth and power of the Macedonian Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (310 BC - 290 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III; Corinth) (310 BC - 290 BC) coin.
