Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -215 – -190

In the name of Alexander III; Myrina

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Macedonia Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -215 – -190
Ruler Alexander III the Great (-336–-323)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 17
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -215 to -190. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 17 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 amphora and monogram. (Alexander (III, the Great))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (215 BC - 190 BC)  Greek letters Μ, Υ, Ε, Ο —

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