© British Museum
© British Museum
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Pella 325 BC - 315 BC
| Silver | 17.19 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 315 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.19 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#401871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field Attic helmet right and below throne ΑΣ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on one side, and an image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it is believed that the image of Philip II was included as a way of emphasizing Alexander's connection to his father and his legacy.
