Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -188 – -160
In the name of Alexander III; Assos
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)
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