Kingdom of Macedonia Tetrachalkon - Philip II, -359 – -336
Helios Head
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-359 – -336
Ruler
Philip II
(-359–-336)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.9
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -359 to -336. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 4.9 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Apollo facing left, hair bound with tainia
- Reverse
- Naked youth on horseback prancing left. Legend above Helios head below (Phillip (i.e Phillip II))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (359 BC - 336 BC) | — | SNG ANS 872 - 9h rotation | 86% | |
| ND (359 BC - 336 BC) | — | SNG ANS 873 - 12h rotation | 14% | |
| ND (359 BC - 336 BC) | — | SNG ANS 874 - 4h rotation |
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