Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -330 – -320
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-330 – -320
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.5
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -330 to -320. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 16.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding long scepter with his left hand and eagle in his right. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (330 BC - 320 BC) | — | Price 3424: Zeus' legs parallel | ||
| ND (330 BC - 320 BC) | — | Price 3426: Zeus' legs crossed |
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