© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Odessos; ΘE 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 16.04 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Odessos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.04 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#191685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre with one hand and an eagle with the other. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, AΛEΞANΔPOY to left, ΘE in inner left field, monogram below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
AΛEΞANΔPOY
ΘE
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
The coin in the main image (16.04g, 29mm, 12h; Good Very Fine):◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #872;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 215. Sold for 160 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II of Macedon, on the obverse (front side), indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign.
