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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Odessos; Δ Ο ΞΩ 280 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 16.96 g | 27.0 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) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.96 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left. In field to left, Δ within Ο above monogram of ΞΩ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Δ
Ο
ΞΩ
Translation: 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 one side, and an image of Zeus on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, and it is believed that the image of Zeus was included to emphasize Alexander's divine lineage and connection to the gods.
