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)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.11
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -332 to -323. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.11 g.
- Obverse
- Head of young Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress, dotted border.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated on throne left, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting left hand on sceptre, feet on footrest, rose at left, letters under throne, dotted border. (Alexander)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (332 BC - 323 BC) | — |
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