Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -330 – -327
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-330 – -327
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.89
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -330 to -327. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 16.89 g.
- Obverse
- Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on ornamental throne, holding long, vertical scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right in his right. To left Phoenician letters ayin kaph (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (330 BC - 327 BC) | — |
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