Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -317 – -311
In the name of Alexander III; Babylon
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-317 – -311
Rulers
Cassander
(-317–-305)
, Polyperchon
(-319–-317)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.2
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -317 to -311. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 17.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated on a throne on the left, holding an eagle in his right hand and a sceptre in his left hand; monogram in a laurel wreath in left field, monogram under the throne. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (317 BC - 311 BC)
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