Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -188 – -160

In the name of Alexander III; Assos

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Macedonia Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -188 – -160
Ruler Alexander III the Great (-336–-323)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 16.79
Diameter (mm) 36
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -188 to -160. Struck in Silver. Measures 36 mm and weighs 16.79 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 griffin seated left on base and monogram, in exergue winged thunderbolt. (Alexander (III, the Great))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (188 BC - 160 BC)  Greek letters Α, Β, Τ, Π, Ρ

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