© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Susa 316 BC - 311 BC
| Silver | 16.99 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 316 BC - 311 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.99 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field wreath and below the throne ΡΟ above monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΡΟ
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, Philip II, on the obverse (front) side, indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign but still bore the image of his father, who had passed away before Alexander's ascension to the throne.
