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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;HPAKΛEOY ; Odessos 125 BC - 70 BC
| Silver | 15.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Odessos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 70 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#323984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus aetophoros seated left on stool, with eagle on outstretched right hand, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΟΔΗ
HPAKΛEOY
Unabridged legend:
Basileos Alexandrou
Odessos
Herakleou
Translation:
[in the name of] King Alexander (III, the Great)
Odessos
[Magistrate] Herakles
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a young Alexander the Great, depicted with a lion's scalp on his head, which symbolizes his bravery and strength as a leader.
