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Tetradrachm - Philip III In the name of Alexander III; Tarsos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 17.06 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.06 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and lotos tipped scepter in his left. To left, Nike flying right and below throne, monogram of ΑΝΤΙ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΑΝΤΙ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was minted during the reign of Philip III, who was the son of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II. Despite being minted in the name of Alexander III, the coin actually features the image of Philip III on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. This suggests that Philip III may have been trying to assert his own authority and legitimacy as a ruler, even though he was not the direct successor of Alexander the Great.
