© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Odessos; ΕΥΠΡΟ 280 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 16.63 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.63 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#281339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne l., holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΕΥΠΡΟ
Translation:
King Alexander (III, the Great)
Europe
Edge
Plain
Comment
Http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.35847?lang=enInteresting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II of Macedon. It was a widely used denomination in the ancient Greek world and was equivalent to four drachmas, hence its name "tetradrachm" which means "four drachmas" in Greek.
