Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Alexander III, -332 – -323
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-332 – -323
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.95
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -332 to -323. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 16.95 g.
- Obverse
- Head of young Heracles right, wearing lion skin Headdress. Dotted border.
- Reverse
- Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting left on sceptre, feet on footrest, head of Amun-Ra to left, monogram Δ and Α under the throne. Dotted border. (of Alexander.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (332 BC - 323 BC)
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