© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Odessos 90 BC - 80 BC
| Silver | 14.69 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 80 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.69 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field EKA, star below the throne, ΟΔΗΣΙΤΩΝ in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was minted 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 Odessos, which is now known as Varna, Bulgaria. The coin features an image of Alexander the Great on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. It was made of silver and weighed 14.69 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during Alexander's reign and was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.
