Kingdom of Macedonia Hemiobol - Kassandros, -305 – -297

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Macedonia Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Hemiobol
Year -305 – -297
Ruler Cassander (-317–-305)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.16
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

Hemiobol from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -305 to -297. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 6.16 g.

Obverse
Head of Heracles right, clad in lion-skin knotted at base under the chin.
Reverse
Young boy, on horse marching right, crowning the horse with his right hand. Lettering above and below horse; sometimes, a monogram between horses legs or in field. ((Coin) of King Kassandros)
Edge
Gross

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (305 BC - 297 BC) Amphipolis Torch under horse

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