Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -325 – -315
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-325 – -315
Rulers
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
, Cassander
(-317–-305)
, Philip III Arrhidaeus
(-323–-317)
, Antipater
(-321–-319)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.2
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -325 to -315. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 17.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings. To left, vertical thunderbolt (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (325 BC - 315 BC) | — |
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