Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -300 – -280
In the name of Alexander III; Miletus
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-300 – -280
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.08
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -300 to -280. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 17.08 g.
- Obverse
- Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field, labrys. (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 280 BC) | — |
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