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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Odessos; ΚΟΙ 280 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 16.7 g | 29 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) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; to left, ΚΟΙ. Below throne, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΚΟΙ
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, who was known for his vast empire and military conquests.
