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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Odessos; ΞEN 80 BC - 70 BC
| Silver | 16.1 g | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | Odessos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 70 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.1 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding a spear with one hand and an eagle with the other. ΞEN above knee, ΟΔΗ monogram underneath the throne
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΞEN
ΟΔΗ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Mithradates VI of Pontos took suzerainty over the city ca. 108bc but didn't rule too long as this area was on the edge of his territory and was under constant threat by Romans and their pawns in the power struggle.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, but before his death in 323 BC. This suggests that the coin may have been minted as a way to promote Alexander's legacy and reinforce his connection to his father's kingdom, even after his own death.
