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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Miletus 210 BC - 190 BC
| Silver | 16.39 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.39 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on low throne with ornamented back, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; to left, star and lion walking to left, turning his head backwards, above the monogram of MI (for Miletus); below throne, monogram of ME; in the outer right field, monogram of ΠEP.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II, on the obverse (front) side, indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign but before his death in 190 BC. This suggests that the coin may have been minted as a way to promote Alexander's legacy and reinforce his connection to his father's kingdom, even though he had already established his own empire.
