Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -336 – -323
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-336 – -323
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.06
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -336 to -323. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 17.06 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and lotos tipped scepter in his left. To left, Nike flying right and below throne, monogram of ΑΝΤΙ (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (336 BC - 323 BC)
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