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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Amphipolis 323 BC - 320 BC
| Silver | 17.31 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Perdiccas (323 BC - 321 BC) Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) |
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.31 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. In field to left, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was issued 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 means of payment and trade throughout the kingdom and was considered a symbol of the wealth and power of the Macedonian Empire.
