© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Odessos; ΔH 125 BC - 70 BC
| Silver | 16.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Odessos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 70 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#191684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, AΛEΞANΔPOY to left, ΔH in inner left field, monogram below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
AΛEΞANΔPOY
ΔH
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
The coin in the main image (16.39g, 30mm, 12h; Near Extremely Fine):◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #870;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 214. Sold for 480 GBP.
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.