Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm, -280 – -275
In the name of Alexander III; Pella
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-280 – -275
Ruler
Antigonus II Gonatas
(-277–-239)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.16
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -280 to -275. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 17.16 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, grape on stem with tendrils.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 275 BC) | — |
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