Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -323 – -317
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
-323 – -317
Rulers
Philip III Arrhidaeus
(-323–-317)
, Antipater
(-321–-319)
, Alexander IV
(-323–-310)
, Perdiccas
(-323–-321)
, Polyperchon
(-319–-317)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.05
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -323 to -317. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.05 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter with left hand and eagle with closed wings on right extended hand; M in left field, ΛΥ beneath throne. (King Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (323 BC - 317 BC) | — |
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