Kingdom of Macedonia Hemiobol - Perseus, -196 – -168
Amphipolis
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemiobol
Year
-196 – -168
Ruler
Perseus
(-179–-168)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.12
Diameter (mm)
22.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemiobol from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -196 to -168. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22.9 mm and weighs 10.12 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Poseidon on the right, long hair falling, wearing the tainia.
- Reverse
- Massue in the center separating the legend, all set in an oak wreath
- Edge
- Serrated
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (196 BC - 168 BC) | — | (fr) Amphipolis |
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