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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Mesambria 250 BC - 175 BC
| Silver | 16.89 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Antigonus II Gonatas (277 BC - 239 BC) Demetrius II Aetolicus (239 BC - 229 BC) Antigonus III Doson (229 BC - 221 BC) Philip V (221 BC - 179 BC) Perseus (179 BC - 168 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 175 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.89 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Below throne, Corinthian helmet left
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on the obverse (front side), indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign, but before his death in 323 BCE. This suggests that the coin may have been minted as a way to promote Alexander's legacy and reinforce his connection to his father's kingdom, even after his own death.
