Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -280 – -200
In the name of Alexander III;Odessos; Δ Ο ΞΩ
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-280 – -200
Rulers
Interregnum
(-288–-277)
, 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)
16.96
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -280 to -200. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 16.96 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right
- Reverse
- Zeus Aëtophoros seated left. In field to left, Δ within Ο above monogram of ΞΩ (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 200 BC) | — |
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