Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -315 – -294
In the name of Alexander III; Amphipolis
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-315 – -294
Ruler
Cassander
(-317–-305)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.2
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
4.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -315 to -294. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; Λ over torch in left field, M and star beneath throne. (Alexander)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (315 BC - 294 BC) | — |
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