© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Megalopolis 225 BC - 223 BC
| Silver | 17.00 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 223 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.00 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field ΠY above syrinx and monogram of ME; below throne, NI.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Notes from Leu Numismatik :
Noe dated the Alexander tetradrachms from Megalopolis to the Cleomenean War of 229/8-222 BC, believing they were issued for a full seven years. However, as Price pointed out, their rarity and uniformity suggest that the coins were struck in a much shorter period of time, most likely in the months before the destruction of the city by Kleomenes III.
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. This coin was minted in the city of Megalopolis, which was an important city in ancient Greece and was founded by Alexander's father, Philip II. The coin features an image of Alexander III on one side and a goddess on the other, and it was used as a form of currency throughout the kingdom. I hope you find this information interesting! Is there anything else you'd like to know about this coin or ancient Macedonia in general?
