© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Uranopolis 300 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 17.10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Cassender (305 BC - 297 BC) Philip IV (297 BC) Antipater I (297 BC - 294 BC) Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 290 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field star on cone above Θ and below the throne A.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
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 minted in the city of Uranopolis, which was an ancient city located in the region of Macedonia. The coin features an image of Alexander the Great on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other side. The Tetradrachm was an important coin during Alexander's reign and was used to pay soldiers, merchants, and other officials. It was also used as a symbol of the power and influence of the Macedonian Empire.
