Kingdom of Macedonia Distater - Alexander III, -336 – -323
Aegae
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Distater
Year
-336 – -323
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.22
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Distater from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -336 to -323. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 17.22 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena to right, wearing earring, necklace and Corinthian helmet adorned with a serpent
- Reverse
- Nike standing left, her wings spread, holding stylis over her left shoulder with her left and hand and wreath in her outstretched right. Below wing, Λ above Ο and to left, upright thunderbolt
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (336 BC - 323 BC)
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