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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Kyzikos 280 BC - 275 BC
| Silver | 16.90 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy Ceraunus (281 BC - 279 BC) Antigonus II Gonatas (277 BC - 239 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.90 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, monogram and torch in left field, monogram below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
The example in the main image (16.90g, 30mm, 12h, Very Fine, toned):◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #873;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 232. Sold for 1,100 GBP.
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 from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. This coin was minted in the city of Kyzikos, which was an important city in the kingdom of Macedonia during that time. The coin's design features the image of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 16.90 grams, which was a significant amount of silver at the time. I hope you find this information interesting!
