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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Pella 280 BC - 275 BC
| Silver | 17.16 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Antigonus II Gonatas (277 BC - 239 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.16 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#401772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, grape on stem with tendrils.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
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 one of the most widely used coins during his reign and was used to pay for goods and services, as well as to finance military campaigns. The coin features an image of Alexander the Great on one side and a goddess on the other, and its design was inspired by the ancient Greek city-state of Athens.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 275 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III; Pella) (280 BC - 275 BC) coin.
