Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -280 – -275
In the name of Alexander III;Kyzikos
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-280 – -275
Rulers
Interregnum
(-288–-277)
, Antigonus II Gonatas
(-277–-239)
, Ptolemy Ceraunus
(-281–-279)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.9
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -280 to -275. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.9 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right, monogram and torch in left field, monogram below throne. (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 275 BC) | — |
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