Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -175 – -125
In the name of Alexander III;Mesembria
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-175 – -125
Ruler
Perseus
(-179–-168)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.58
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -175 to -125. Struck in Silver. Measures 33 mm and weighs 16.58 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, helmet above ΜΑ and below throne, ΚΟ (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (175 BC - 125 BC) | — |
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