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Drachm In the name of Alexander III, Magnesia ad Maeandrum

Issuer Kingdom of Macedonia
Year 319 BC - 305 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
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Reverse description Zeus Aëtophoros is seated in three-quarter profile to the left upon a throne, his right hand extending forward to present an eagle and his left hand resting upon a long upright scepter. The Greek legend AΛEΞANΔΡOY runs vertically along the right field, denoting issue in the name of Alexander. A ΣΔΡ monogram appears in the left field, and an AT monogram is placed beneath the throne, serving as mint control marks specific to the Magnesia ad Maeandrum issue. The composition follows the standard Alexandrine reverse type established throughout the empire.
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Reverse lettering AΛEΞANΔΡOY
(Translation: ALEXANDER (III, the Great))
Edge Plain
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