Kingdom of Macedonia Tetrachalkon - Philip II, -359 – -336
Thunderbolt
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)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -359 to -336. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Apollo, facing left
- Reverse
- Naked young person riding a horse to the right, thunderbolt below. (Philip II)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (359 BC - 336 BC) | — | Head left, horizontal thunderbolt | 15% | |
| ND (359 BC - 336 BC) | — | Head right, horizontal thunderbolt | 92% | |
| ND (359 BC - 336 BC) | — | Head right, vertical thunderbolt | 8% |
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