Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -325 – -317
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-325 – -317
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)
17.1
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -325 to -317. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.1 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Hidden within the lion’s mane to left, ΝΙΚΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ (Nikokles)
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings. To left, monogram of ΠΑΦ and below throne, rose (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (325 BC - 317 BC) | — |
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