Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm, -317 – -311
In the name of Alexander III
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-317 – -311
Ruler
Ptolemy I Soter
(-305–-282)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.5
Diameter (mm)
27.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -317 to -311. Struck in Silver. Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 16.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Alexander the Great facing right, wearing elephant headdress and horn of Ammon.
- Reverse
- God Zeus seated left on throne, resting feet on footrest, holding eagle in right hand and long scepter in left hand. Thunderbolt to the left. "ΗΔΞ" monogram below. (Alexander)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (317 BC - 311 BC)
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