Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -325 – -323
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-325 – -323
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.14
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -325 to -323. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.14 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin
- Reverse
- Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Below throne, two monograms and in exergue, trident to left (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (325 BC - 323 BC) | — |
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