Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -331 – -325
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-331 – -325
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.11
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -331 to -325. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 17.11 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings. To left, Φ and below throne M (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (331 BC - 325 BC) | — |
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