Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -175 – -125
In the name of Alexander III;Mesembria
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-175 – -125
Ruler
Perseus
(-179–-168)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.5
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -175 to -125. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 16.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles wearing lion skin headdress to right
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, helmet above ΔA and below throne, HPA (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (175 BC - 125 BC) | — |
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