Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III,Messembria
Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III,Messembria
€181,412.00
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
Year
250 BC - 175 BC
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.92 g
Dimensions
25 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, Corinthian helmet to right above monogram of ΖΩ
Reverse script
Greek
Reverse lettering
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΖΩ (Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great))
