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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Amphipolis 315 BC - 294 BC
| Silver | 17.15 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) Philip IV (297 BC) Alexander V (297 BC - 294 BC) Antipater I (297 BC - 294 BC) |
| Regent | Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315 BC - 294 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.15 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, Λ above torch and below throne, forepart of Pegasus to right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Λ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
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 throughout Alexander's empire, which stretched from Greece to India, and it was considered a symbol of the king's power and influence.
