© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Temnos 188 BC - 170 BC
| Silver | 16.46 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (221 BC - 179 BC) Perseus (179 BC - 168 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188 BC - 170 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.46 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left. To left, above Zeus’s lap, two monograms and to left, vine-tendril with grapes around. Below throne ΓΕΙΤΑΣ
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was minted during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. This coin was one of the most widely used coins in the ancient Greek world and was considered a symbol of the king's power and wealth. The coin's design features the image of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II, on one side and a goddess on the other, which was a common design feature of coins during that time period.
