© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
© J.C. Scherff (CC BY-SA)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Mesembria 175 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 15.04 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Perseus (179 BC - 168 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.04 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, helmet above XO and below throne, HPA
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
XO
HPA
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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 150 BC. This suggests that the coin was likely minted between 175 BC and 150 BC, which makes it a rare and valuable artifact from the ancient Greek world.
