© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Cyme 188 BC - 170 BC
| Silver | 16.62 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188 BC - 170 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.62 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field one handled jug in wreath, in exergue ΑΘΗΝΙΚΩΝ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΑΘΗΝΙΚΩΝ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was issued during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. This coin was minted in the city of Cyme, which was an important city in the kingdom of Macedonia at that time. The coin's design features the image of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 16.62 grams, which was a significant amount of silver at that time. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful!
