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)
16.98
Diameter (mm)
25.79
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -332 to -323. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.79 mm and weighs 16.98 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, corn ear at left, letters under throne, dotted border. (Alexander)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (332 BC - 323 BC) | — |
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