Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -280 – -250
In the name of Alexander III;Uncertain Peloponnese mint
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-280 – -250
Rulers
Interregnum
(-288–-277)
, Antigonus II Gonatas
(-277–-239)
, Ptolemy Ceraunus
(-281–-279)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.1
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -280 to -250. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 17.1 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated to left on high backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter with his left. To left, Athena Promachos to left (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 250 BC) | — |
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