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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Sikyon 300 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 17.07 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Cassender (305 BC - 297 BC) Philip IV (297 BC) Alexander V (297 BC - 294 BC) Antipater I (297 BC - 294 BC) Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 290 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, nude youth walking right, holding a tainia over his head and below throne, control mark
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
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Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was issued during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign and features an image of the king's name in Greek letters on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 17.07 grams suggests that it was a significant coin with a high value during its time.
