Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -300 – -290
In the name of Alexander III;Sikyon
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-300 – -290
Rulers
Cassander
(-317–-305)
, Philip IV
, Alexander V
(-297–-294)
, Antipater I
(-297–-294)
, Demetrius I Poliorcetes
(-294–-288)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.07
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -300 to -290. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.07 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, nude youth walking right, holding a tainia over his head and below throne, control mark (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 290 BC) | — |
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