Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -250 – -175
In the name of Alexander III;Mesambria
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-250 – -175
Rulers
Perseus
(-179–-168)
, Antigonus II Gonatas
(-277–-239)
, Demetrius II Aetolicus
(-239–-229)
, Antigonus III Doson
(-229–-221)
, Philip V
(-221–-179)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.89
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -250 to -175. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 16.89 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Below throne, Corinthian helmet left (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (250 BC - 175 BC) | — |
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