© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Nicocles In the name of Alexander III 325 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 17.04 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Paphos (Cyprus (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| King | Nicocles (Νικοκλῆς) (325 BC - 306 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.04 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Seated left; holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left; in left field, monogram, and below the throne, laurel sprig.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
AΛEΞANΔPOY
Comment
May, Paphos 7, pl. 1, 9.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Paphos (Cyprus) featuring Nicocles (in the name of Alexander III) is notable for its unique design. On one side, it features the image of a laureate head of Alexander the Great, while on the other side, it depicts a standing Apollo holding a lyre and a spear. This coin was minted during the reign of Nicocles, who was a local governor of Cyprus during the Hellenistic period. The use of Alexander's image on the coin was a common practice during this time, as it was believed to convey the authority and legitimacy of the ruler. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political influences of the time, and it remains an important artifact for historians and numismatists studying the Hellenistic period.
