Kingdom of Macedonia Chalkon - types of Alexander III, -323 – -310
Uncertain Asia Minor mint
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-323 – -310
Rulers
Cassander
(-317–-305)
, Philip III Arrhidaeus
(-323–-317)
, Antipater
(-321–-319)
, Alexander IV
(-323–-310)
, Polyperchon
(-319–-317)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.64
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -323 to -310. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 5.64 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion’s skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Club and bow in bowcase. To left, race torch, to right, Α and at top of bowcase, circular countermark of a lion’s head to right within a circular indent. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (323 BC - 310 BC) | — |
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