Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm, -312 – -311
In the name of Alexander III
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-312 – -311
Ruler
Ptolemy I Soter
(-305–-282)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.1
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -312 to -311. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.1 g.
- Obverse
- Head of the deified King Alexander III facing right, wearing elephant headdress, scaly aegis around neck, and horn of Ammon at temples.
- Reverse
- Full-length figure of Athena Alkidemos advancing right, hurling spear with right hand raising shield over extended left arm. Eagle with closed wings standing on thunderbolt, facing right. (Alexander)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (312 BC - 311 BC) | — | |||
| ND (312 BC - 311 BC) | — | tiny Δ or Κ on aegis |
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