Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -316 – -311
In the name of Alexander III;Susa
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-316 – -311
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.1
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -316 to -311. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.1 g.
- Obverse
- Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; wreath in left field, AI monogram above strut, ΠΑ monogram below strut. (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (316 BC - 311 BC) | — |
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