Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -188 – -170
In the name of Alexander III; Temnos
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-188 – -170
Rulers
Perseus
(-179–-168)
, Philip V
(-221–-179)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.32
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -188 to -170. Struck in Silver. Measures 32 mm and weighs 16.32 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left. To left, above Zeus’s lap, two monograms and to left, vine-tendril with grapes around an oenochoe to right (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (188 BC - 170 BC)
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