Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -188 – -170
In the name of Alexander III; Myrina
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-188 – -170
Ruler
Alexander III the Great
(-336–-323)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.57
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -188 to -170. Struck in Silver. Measures 37 mm and weighs 16.57 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 and amphora. (Alexander (III, the Great))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (188 BC - 170 BC)
|
— |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.