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© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Mesembria 100 BC - 71 BC
| Silver | 16.43 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 71 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.43 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, API above helmet, monogram below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Variant (monogram)
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 Mesembria, which is now modern-day Nessebar, Bulgaria. The coin's design features the image of Alexander the Great on one side and the goddess Athena on the other, signifying the kingdom's cultural and religious ties to ancient Greece.
