Kingdom of Macedonia Drachm, -301 – -297

In the name of Alexander III; Abydos

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Macedonia Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Drachm
Year -301 – -297
Ruler Alexander III the Great (-336–-323)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.24
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

Drachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -301 to -297. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.24 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 monogram, below throne head left with Phrygian cap. (Alexander (III, the Great))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (301 BC - 297 BC)  Greek letters Μ, Δ, Ο, Π, Τ

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