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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Messembria 250 BC - 175 BC
| Silver | 16.92 g | 25 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 | 16.92 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181412 |
|---|---|
| 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, Corinthian helmet to right above monogram of ΖΩ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΖΩ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used 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 Messembria, which is now modern-day Nessebar, Bulgaria. The coin's design features the image of Alexander the Great on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. It's made of silver and weighs 16.92 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during Alexander's reign and was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world.
