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Tetradrachm - Philip III In the name of Alexander III; Tarsos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 17.28 g | 27 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 | 17.28 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field Nike flying right and below the throne monogram. In exergue Θ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Θ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used 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 its obverse side. This is because Philip III was the ruling king at the time the coin was minted, and he wanted to emphasize his connection to his famous father and the legacy of the Alexander the Great. This coin is a great example of how ancient coins were often used as a form of propaganda, with rulers using them to promote their power, legacy, and connections to famous figures.
