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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Pella 315 BC - 310 BC
| Silver | 17.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| General | Antigonus I Monophthalmus (306 BC - 301 BC) |
| Regent | Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings. To left, Boeotian shield to left and below throne, snake coiled.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II of Macedon. It was minted in the city of Pella, which was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia. The coin features an image of Alexander's father, King Philip II, on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The Tetradrachm was an important coin during this time period and was used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.
