Kingdom of Macedonia Chalkon - Alexander III, -325 – -310
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-325 – -310
Rulers
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
, Philip III Arrhidaeus
(-323–-317)
, Antipater
(-321–-319)
, Antigonus I Monophthalmus
(-306–-301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.1
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -325 to -310. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 7.1 g.
- Obverse
- Herakles with lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Bow, quiver, and club with thunderbolt at the bottom. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (325 BC - 310 BC) | — | — | Price# 373, 375 - Gorytos (bow case) below B A - lightning bolt between B A | 12% | |
| ND (325 BC - 310 BC) | — | € 14,00 | Price# 374, 376 - Gorytos (bow case) above B A - star/lightning bolt below | 83% |
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