Kingdom of Macedonia Chalkon - types of Alexander III, -323 – -317
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-323 – -317
Ruler
Philip III Arrhidaeus
(-323–-317)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.95
Diameter (mm)
18.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -323 to -317. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 5.95 g.
- Obverse
- Struck under Philotas or Philoxenos. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; kerykeion to right.
- Reverse
- Club above quiver-over-bow; kerykeion above, star below. (Alexander (III, the Great))
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (323 BC - 317 BC) | — |
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