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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Pella 276 BC - 274 BC
| Silver | 16.51 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Antigonus II Gonatas (277 BC - 239 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276 BC - 274 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.51 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right, grape bunch below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
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 Pella, which was the capital of Macedonia at the time. The coin's design features an image of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 16.51 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful!
