Kingdom of Macedonia Drachm, -290 – -270
In the name of Alexander III; Chios
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
-290 – -270
Rulers
Demetrius I Poliorcetes
(-294–-288)
, Interregnum
(-288–-277)
, Antigonus II Gonatas
(-277–-239)
, Ptolemy Ceraunus
(-281–-279)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.1
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -290 to -270. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.1 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles wearing lionskin headdress to right
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left, to left, triskeles (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (290 BC - 270 BC) | — |
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