© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Uranopolis 310 BC - 297 BC
| Silver | 17.12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Cassender (305 BC - 297 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310 BC - 297 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field star on cone above X and below throne Θ above Π.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Comment
Ehrhardt 64
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. The coin features an image of Alexander's father, Philip II, on one side and an image of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, on the other. The coin was used as a form of currency throughout the Macedonian Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to India.
