Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III; Uncertain mint in Greece or Macedon) (310 BC - 275 BC) front Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III; Uncertain mint in Greece or Macedon) (310 BC - 275 BC) back
Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III; Uncertain mint in Greece or Macedon) (310 BC - 275 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Uncertain mint in Greece or Macedon 310 BC - 275 BC

 
Silver 16.96 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
310 BC - 275 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.96 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#409409
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field aplustre.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)

Comment

Müller 281.

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 to emphasize Alexander's connection to his father and his royal lineage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (310 BC - 275 BC)  - - - - - -

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