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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Susa 316 BC - 311 BC
| Silver | 17.1 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 316 BC - 311 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; wreath in left field, AI monogram above strut, ΠΑ monogram below strut.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
AI
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on the obverse (front side), indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign, but before his death in 323 BC. This suggests that the coin was likely minted between 316 BC, when Alexander became king, and 311 BC, when he died. This period saw significant military campaigns and expansion of the Macedonian Empire, which makes this coin a valuable piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (316 BC - 311 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; Susa) (316 BC - 311 BC) coin.
