Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Perseus, -173 – -171
Pella or Amphipolis
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-173 – -171
Ruler
Perseus
(-179–-168)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.83
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -173 to -171. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 16.83 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Perseus to right
- Reverse
- Eagle with spread wings standing right on thunderbolt. Above, monogram of ΑΥ, to right, monogram of ΗΡ and between legs, monogram of ΑΝ. All within oak wreath and a plow below
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (173 BC - 171 BC) | — |
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